# Care4Dementia

> Dementia caregiver support app for understanding and managing behavioral changes. (iPhone/iPad app by The University of New South Wales.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/care4dementia/id1029281368 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The University of New South Wales](https://appshunter.io/developer/475256539)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 57 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-09-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/care4dementia/id1029281368/reviews.md

## What is Care4Dementia?

This App was developed to provide information and support for carers in their role of caring for persons with behavioural changes that can occur in dementia. Information on what these behaviours look like, why they might be happening and what you can do to help is included for those most commonly reported by carers. Understanding why behavioural changes are occurring can help to manage the behaviour. By downloading this App for carers you agree to the disclaimer below.

Disclaimer

This App was funded by the Australian Government and developed by the Dementia Collaborative Research Centre - Assessment and Better Care (DCRC-ABC) to provide a quick reference guide that will assist carers of people with dementia when dealing with behavioural changes. The information contained in this App is based on the documents Behaviour Management - A Guide to Good Practice: Managing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia and A Guide for Family Carers: Dealing with Behaviours in People with Dementia which were produced by the DCRC-ABC http://www.dementia.unsw.edu.au/. This App is provided for general information only and does not claim to reflect all considerations. As with all guidelines, recommendations may not be appropriate for use in all circumstances.

It is strongly recommended that those providing care to a person with dementia seek assessment and guidance from an appropriate health professional before implementing strategies suggested in this App. As a carer you should only apply information from this App subject to the advice you receive from health professionals, and subject to the ongoing provision of support by health professionals to those you care for.

The App incorporates information from recent literature and other sources. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information at the time of production. Links to a selection of available Internet Sites and resources are identified. Links to other Internet Sites that are not under the control of the Dementia Collaborative Research Centre at UNSW Australia are provided for information purposes only. Care has been taken in providing these links as suitable reference resources. It is the responsibility of users to make their own investigations, decisions and enquiries about any information retrieved from other Internet Sites. The provision and inclusion of these links do not imply any endorsement, non-endorsement, support or commercial gain by UNSW Australia.

While the Guide to Good Practice was prepared after an extensive review of the literature, review by an expert advisory committee and broad consultation, the authors do not bear any clinical responsibility for actions undertaken on the basis of this information.

## Key features

- Information on dementia-related behavioral changes
- Explanations for why behaviors occur
- Strategies for managing challenging behaviors
- Support for caregivers
- Links to external resources


## Frequently asked questions about Care4Dementia

### What is Care4Dementia?

Care4Dementia is a free app developed by The University of New South Wales to provide information and support for caregivers of individuals with dementia. It focuses on understanding and managing behavioral changes that can occur.

### Who is Care4Dementia for?

This app is specifically for individuals acting as caregivers to people with dementia, offering them guidance on dealing with behavioral and psychological symptoms.

### Is Care4Dementia free to download?

Yes, Care4Dementia is available for free. It was funded by the Australian Government and developed by the Dementia Collaborative Research Centre.

### What kind of information does Care4Dementia provide?

Care4Dementia provides information on what common behavioral changes in dementia look like, why they might be happening, and practical strategies to help manage them effectively.

### Does Care4Dementia offer medical advice?

No, Care4Dementia is for general information only. It strongly recommends seeking assessment and guidance from an appropriate health professional before implementing any suggested strategies.

### What is the age rating for Care4Dementia?

Care4Dementia has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for adults who are caregivers and may be seeking information.

### How often is Care4Dementia updated?

The app was last updated on September 9, 2015, with version 1.0. Information within the app is based on documents and literature available at the time of production.

### What is the user rating for Care4Dementia?

Care4Dementia has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 1 rating. This indicates a limited amount of user feedback available.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2015-09-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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