# A Better Visit

> Interactive games for dementia patients and their visitors to foster shared experiences. (iPhone/iPad app by Dementia Australia Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-better-visit/id1433291135 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dementia Australia Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1423419642)
- Category: Games, Family
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 362 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-10-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-better-visit/id1433291135/reviews.md

## What is A Better Visit?

A Better Visit aims to assist in the creation of enjoyable shared experiences for people living with dementia and their visitors (anyone of their support network) through a collection of small games designed to be played together. The games emphasize content creation and positive feedback through familiar activities, sounds and visuals to stimulate memories and spark social interaction. 

Suggested game guidelines:
Share the experience as much as possible.  While you may need to explain games and read out questions, try to play together as equal players. Engage your co-player as much as possible by demonstrating, gently guiding, encouraging and turn taking. 

Find the right activity at the right time.  There might be games one of you is not interested in or days where an activity away from the iPad is preferred.  This is ok and should be respected.

Be flexible and explorative. There is no right or wrong way to play, or requirement to complete games.  Come up with ways that engage both of you, the main purpose is to have fun together or engage in a conversation prompted by the visuals or music. Don’t necessarily insist on playing according to rules. 

Engage in conversations. Ask one question at a time (even if there are several listed). Don’t leave all the questions to your co-player; show initiative and tell some stories yourself.

A Better Visit has been realised as a collaboration between Dementia Australia, Lifeview Residential Care and Swinburne University of Technology’s Future Self and Design Living Lab. The interactive games have been developed in a co-creative process with people living with moderate and advanced dementia and their visitors. 

Special thanks to all participating residents, families and Lifeview staff who helped in co-designing and evaluating the app.

## Key features

- Co-created interactive games
- Memory stimulation through familiar content
- Encourages social interaction
- Focus on shared experiences
- Positive feedback mechanisms
- Flexible and explorative gameplay

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-better-visit/id1433291135/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent tool

*2023-08-17*

A really good variety of games for a range of abilities in dementia patients.

The cleaning window game would make a good standalone app if you could load your own pictures (e.g. family members, familiar places)

### 5/5 — Great little app

*2022-02-18, version 1.2.2*

I can’t wait to visit my mum and let her have a go at these games, I enjoyed them! ❤️

### 2/5 — Take that darn “D” word off the title/brand for Pete sake,

*2021-04-13, version 1.0.2*

I have no idea how this game is. The moment I opened it to play with my mother I closed it and deleted it. 

Few people are comfortable with seeing their condition or having to repeatedly explain to their loved one.  We are just trying to enjoy the remaining time.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2021-01-28, version 1.0.2*

Wow, this is a fantastic app and it’s free! I updated from four to five stars because my only complaint concerns the cultural differences (money, etc) which is obviously not your fault. Bravo!

### 1/5 — Upside down

*2019-09-11, version 1.0.2*

Repeatedly tried to install this on my iPad but it displays upside down. Mum is bewildered enough. Pity.

## Frequently asked questions about A Better Visit

### What is A Better Visit?

A Better Visit provides a collection of interactive games designed to be played by individuals living with dementia and their visitors. The games aim to stimulate memories, encourage social interaction, and create enjoyable shared experiences.

### Who developed A Better Visit?

A Better Visit was developed through a collaboration between Dementia Australia, Lifeview Residential Care, and Swinburne University of Technology’s Future Self and Design Living Lab.

### How are the games in A Better Visit designed?

The interactive games were developed in a co-creative process with people living with moderate and advanced dementia and their visitors, focusing on familiar activities, sounds, and visuals to spark memories and conversation.

### What devices does A Better Visit support?

A Better Visit is currently supported on iPads.

### What is the age rating for A Better Visit?

A Better Visit has an age rating of 12+.

### How often is A Better Visit updated?

The latest version of A Better Visit is 1.2.2, which was last updated on September 20, 2021.

### Does A Better Visit have ads?

No, A Better Visit does not contain advertisements.

### What is the user rating for A Better Visit?

A Better Visit has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 3 ratings.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2021-09-20

New content for Reveal and Washing Windows.
Interface and branding updates.

### 1.0.2 — 2018-10-18

No release notes.

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