Connecting Through Memories
A compassionate tool to help loved ones with dementia reconnect with their preserved memories and strengthen relationships.
A compassionate tool to help loved ones with dementia reconnect with their preserved memories and strengthen relationships.
Dementia affects memory in reverse order of acquisition, with recent memories lost first while older memories remain preserved longer. Our app helps caregivers and family members access these intact memories to maintain meaningful connections.
Focus on long-term memories that are typically preserved longest in dementia progression.
Strengthen bonds by accessing preserved emotional memories and shared experiences.
Multiple family members can contribute to building a comprehensive memory profile.
Our app provides structured tools to document and access preserved memories at different life stages.
Document songs and artists from different life periods that may trigger positive memories.
Record childhood comfort foods and family recipes that may still be familiar.
Capture significant life events and personal narratives from earlier years.
Upload and organize photos from different life stages with descriptive captions.
Visualize important relationships and how to reference them appropriately.
Identify sensory triggers (smells, textures, sounds) that may evoke memories.
Visualize preserved memories across different life stages based on retrogenesis principles.
Typically the most preserved memories in dementia progression.
Formative years often remembered well into dementia progression.
Career and family memories from this period often remain accessible.
Some memories from this period may be retained in early dementia stages.
Recent memories most vulnerable to dementia-related memory loss.
Help your loved one by documenting their preserved memories
Additional information and support for caregivers and family members.
Learn how dementia affects memory in reverse order of acquisition.
Read Article →Effective ways to communicate with someone experiencing memory loss.
View Guide →Hear from families who have used Memory Companion to connect with their loved ones.
Daughter of dementia patient
"When I played my mother's favorite childhood songs, she lit up in a way I hadn't seen in months. This app helped me remember what music to try."
Son of dementia patient
"My father doesn't recognize me anymore, but he remembers his childhood friend 'Tommy' perfectly. The relationship map helped me understand how to connect with him."
Start documenting your loved one's preserved memories today to maintain meaningful connections.
