nellie for dementia

a gentle, dementia-friendly way to stay connected

When a parent is living with dementia or memory loss, ordinary tablets and phones can feel confusing and frustrating. nellie is different: it takes away every barrier, so keeping in touch feels calm, familiar and kind.

Made for people who find technology confusing

nellie was designed with cognitive decline in mind. There is nothing to learn and nothing that can go wrong:

  • No apps to open, no passwords, no settings and no updates
  • Familiar faces and messages appear on the screen on their own
  • Large, clear text and a single, uncluttered view
  • It arrives ready to use, set up for your loved one before it reaches them

Calm by design

nellie is deliberately one-way and gentle. There are no confusing notifications, no calls to answer by accident and no menus to get lost in. Photos, messages and reminders simply arrive quietly through the day, so the experience feels reassuring rather than demanding.

Familiar faces and photo memories

Family send photos straight from their own phones, and treasured photo memories appear gently on the tablet. Revisiting familiar pictures, a childhood home, a wedding day, a much-loved pet, is something many families find brings comfort and can help spark older memories and conversation. We have written a gentle guide on this: photo reminiscence and dementia.

Everything managed by family, from a phone

You and the rest of the family manage everything from the nellie connect app on your own phones, sharing photos, notes and reminders, and inviting as many relatives and friends as you like. Your loved one never has to touch a setting.

Works wherever they are

nellie works anywhere with WiFi, at home or in a care home, so you can stay close even when you cannot visit as often as you would like.

A note on what nellie is: nellie is here to support connection and comfort. It is not a medical device or a treatment and it does not replace care, it simply makes staying close easier for everyone.

Common questions

Is nellie suitable for someone with dementia?

Yes. With no apps, passwords or settings and nothing to learn, nellie removes the frustration that ordinary tablets and phones can cause.

Does the person with dementia have to do anything?

No. Family send photos and messages from their phones and they appear on their own. There are no buttons to press and nothing that can go wrong.

Can nellie be used in a care home?

Yes. It works anywhere with WiFi, and many families use it to stay close between visits.

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