Tablet-first design
Big photos, big buttons, swipe to turn the page.
A trusted resource for families & caregivers
Calm, clear information for the dementia journey — and a tablet app made for reminiscence.
Whether you're newly diagnosed, caring for a parent, or supporting a loved one from afar — find gentle guidance, practical tools, brain games, and our tablet-friendly Photobook Calendar App, all in one place.
- Free educational content
- WCAG-friendly, large readable text
- International support directory
This is Mary
Your sister
Sunday morning scones, always.
Explore the website
Everything you need on the dementia journey — information, support, activities, and a new memory photobook app (with optional email links to send photos directly to the tablet holder, and dementia friendly calendar screensaver) the whole family can utilise.
Learn About Dementia
Plain-language guides on diagnosis, symptoms, types, treatment and daily care.
OpenPhotobook Calendar App
Tablet-friendly memory photo books built for recognition, reminiscence and conversation.
OpenMonthly Newsletter
One short, gentle email a month with caring tips, research and activities.
OpenDementia Blog
Stories, advice and ideas from caregivers, families and dementia practitioners.
OpenBrain Games
Word search, sudoku, picture matching and more — easy and medium levels.
OpenSupport Services
Helplines, organisations and respite services across six countries (and growing).
OpenResources
Care plans, medication logs, routine planners and printable checklists.
OpenThe Photobook Calendar App — designed around how memory works.
Every detail, from the size of the text to the gentleness of a page turn, is built for older eyes, less steady hands, and quiet moments of recognition.
Familiar faces
One photo, one name, one story — proven to support recognition.
Calm and uncluttered
Warm colours, gentle motion, no notifications or ads.
Extra-large type
Readable from across the room and easy on tired eyes.
Whole-family contributions
Send relatives a link to send photos directly (Full App)
Built with care
Informed by reminiscence therapy practice.
From families using Memory Photo Books
Stories shared with permission. Names changed for privacy.
"Mum hadn't said my name in weeks. We sat with the tablet and she pointed at my photo and said 'that's my Sarah'. I cried."
"The monthly newsletter feels like having a friend who really gets it. Practical, kind, never preachy."
"We use the photobook every afternoon in our reminiscence group. The big photos and one-finger swiping just work."
Featured from the blog
A new article every month, grounded in real caregiving experience.
Understanding Dementia
The five most common types of dementia, explained simply
Alzheimer's, vascular, Lewy body, frontotemporal and mixed dementia — how they differ and what that means for care.
Read articleCaring Tips
Five small things that ease a difficult afternoon
Sundowning, restlessness and confusion often peak late in the day. These gentle adjustments can help.
Read articleCommunication
What to say when they don't recognise you
A practical guide to staying connected when memory fades, without arguing or correcting.
Read articleStart a memory photo book today. It only takes a few minutes.
One photo. One name. One story. That's the first page — and often the moment a loved one smiles in recognition.