To select a type of object, click “Details/Borrow”, then select which object to reserve.
Activity Apron for Dementia Patrons
What is it? The brightly colored Activity Apron has a zipper, a button, shoelaces, and a variety of fabrics to touch.
Who is it for? Patients with various forms of dementia and Alzheimer’s. The apron helps exercise fine motor skill, provides tactile stimulation, and can help calm or soothe the patient. You can learn more about sensory stimulation for Alzheimer’s patients here.
Categories: Assistive
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Maximum Use: 1 loan per patron per month
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Digital Talking Book Player
What is it? The Digital Talking Book Player is a small device with large buttons that plays digital audiobooks.
Who is for? It is ideal for people with blindness, visual impairment, reading disabilities that makes reading standard print difficult, and physical disabilities that makes it hard to hold a book or turn pages.
What is included? The Talking Book Player, 1 blue cartridge, and 3 guides.
Categories: Assistive
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Dog for Dementia Patients
What is it? A 12″ breathable* Golden Retriever puppy with soft fur. Accessories include a bed and a brush.
Who is it for? Patients with various forms of dementia and Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. Soft plush pets provide loving comfort, a sense of security, and can be a therapeutic tool for nurturing and play.
Categories: Assistive
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Doll for Dementia Patients
What is it? A life-size (20″) baby doll with a soft flexible body. Accessories include a hat and a pacifier.
Who is it for? Patients with various forms of dementia and Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. Doll therapy can be an excellent way to keep busy and satisfy the patient’s need to nurture. The doll may even aid memory care and help patients reminisce about an earlier, happier time in their life. As various forms of dementia and Alzheimer’s progress, some patients may find dolls comforting and soothing.
Categories: Assistive
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Handheld Garment Steamer
What is it? This handheld steamer creates strong and long-lasting penetrating steam and it can quickly remove wrinkles perfectly and keep your clothing, upholstery, curtains and other home fabrics smooth and fresh.
Who is it for? Anyone. This steamer for clothes has One-button operation and heating up fast and dewrinkling fabrics in minutes. And it has a 9-foot power cord, so you'll never have to worry about operating it remotely and you can iron clothes from a distance.
What is Included? 1 Cup; 2 brushes; 1 Hilife steamer for clothes; 1 User manual
Learn how to use a Handheld Garment Steamer: Download Manual
Categories: Assistive, Home & Family
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Light Therapy Box
What is it? The Light Therapy Box is designed to boost your mood and energy all year by providing UV-free light that emulates the effects of a sunny sky. There is a built-in timer for 15, 30, 45 and 60-minute intervals.
What is included? The Light Therapy Box, a cord, and a user’s guide.
Categories: Assistive
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Lingo Pen
What is it?
The LingoPen is a pocket-sized pen designed with the purpose of reading and language assistance. It promotes independent learning by reading text out loud to you, and it can translate English into French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Arabic.
What is Included?
LingoPen, carrying case, USB cable, and user guide.
Learn how to use a Lingo Pen: Download Manual
Categories: Assistive, Audiovisual & Technology
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Magnifier Sheet
What is it? The 7″ by 10″ thin page-size magnifier sheet enlarges text and images.
Who is it for? The ultra-light flexible magnifier is handy for anyone doing precision work, reading small text, or studying maps and prints.
Categories: Assistive
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Simple Music Player
What is it? The Simple Music Player is an easy-to-use music player. Healthcare professionals have shown that music can improve awareness, clarity of expression, and memory focus. That, in turn, lifts user self-esteem and reduces caregiver stress.
Who is it for? The Simple Music Player is designed for people with Alzheimer's, dementia, or related conditions.
What is included? The Simple Music Player; a power adapter; Out of the Box Guide; A USB with 125 Golden Oldies from the 50's & 60's.
Learn how to use a Simple Music Player: Download Manual
Categories: Assistive, Home & Family, Recreation
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Maximum Use: 9 loans per patron per week
Quantity in Inventory: 1