# The Dementia-Friendly Home — Making homes Dementia-Friendly

> Virtual home exploration for dementia-friendly living adaptations. (iPhone/iPad app by Dementia Australia Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dementia-friendly-home/id1051978132 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dementia Australia Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1423419642)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 431 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-03-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dementia-friendly-home/id1051978132/reviews.md

## What is The Dementia?

The Dementia-Friendly Home app is designed by Dementia Australia to help individuals, carers, family members adapt or design a home for a person living with dementia.

You are placed in a virtual home where you can discover how to make a home more suitable for people living with dementia. You can explore each room at your own pace and interact with objects which allows you to immediately discover the impact a simple modification may have to improving quality of home life.

As you interact with the app, you can adjust or change elements within the home. You are able to review different options that reflect positive, negative or neutral outcomes.  For each object, you can review the related principles which facilitate your learning and understanding. You can also save your progress, for ongoing use.

The application is based on dementia-enabling environment principles (DEEP).  It was originally funded by Commonwealth-State Funded Home and Community Care Program. The most recent update is funded by Gaudry Gift at the APS Foundation.

For more information about Dementia Australia, please visit www.dementia.org.au

## Key features

- Virtual home exploration
- Interactive object modification
- Impact assessment of changes
- Dementia-enabling principles
- Progress saving

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dementia-friendly-home/id1051978132/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Unable to open app once downloaded

*2023-02-28*

Downloaded the app but then program wouldn’t open. Pitty as would save time going through browser.

**Developer response:** Hello, Sorry to hear about the issues. A recent update was released which fixed the issues with certain version of IOS. Please update the app to resolve.

Thanks!

### 1/5 — Fred

*2022-10-24*

The app does not open

**Developer response:** Hello, Sorry to hear about the issues. Can you please reach out to us on dementialearningsupport@dementia.org.au so our technical support team can assist you with the issue you are having. Thanks!

### 1/5 — Dementia-friendly house

*2021-05-20*

The app does not OPEN on my phone, iPhone SE 2021 ...

**Developer response:** Hello, Sorry to hear about the issues. Can you please reach out to us on dementialearningsupport@dementia.org.au so our technical support team can assist you with the issue you are having. Thanks!

### 1/5 — The interface isn’t working

*2020-09-13*

I think this is such a great idea. The interface on my iPhone isn’t working though. I will try again later. This program would greatly benefit what my family are currently going though. Please correct the bugs.

**Developer response:** Hello,

Sorry to hear about the issues. Can you please reach out to us on dementialearningsupport@dementia.org.au so our technical support team can assist you with the issue you are having.

Thanks!

## Frequently asked questions about The Dementia

### What is the Dementia-Friendly Home app?

The Dementia-Friendly Home app allows users to explore a virtual home and learn how to make modifications that improve the living environment for individuals with dementia. It's based on dementia-enabling environment principles.

### Who developed the Dementia-Friendly Home app?

The app was developed by Dementia Australia Limited, an organization dedicated to supporting people with dementia, their families, and carers.

### Is the Dementia-Friendly Home app free to use?

Yes, the Dementia-Friendly Home app is available for free. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices is the Dementia-Friendly Home app compatible with?

The Dementia-Friendly Home app is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How often is the Dementia-Friendly Home app updated?

The latest version of the app, 3.1, was released on March 9, 2023. Updates are provided to improve functionality and content.

### What is the age rating for the Dementia-Friendly Home app?

The Dementia-Friendly Home app has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### Can I save my progress in the Dementia-Friendly Home app?

Yes, you can save your progress within the Dementia-Friendly Home app. This allows you to return and continue learning at your own pace.

### What is the user feedback on the Dementia-Friendly Home app?

Based on the available data, the app has a rating of 2.5 stars from 2 ratings. This suggests mixed user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2023-03-09

- Add support for newer devices
- Minor bug fixes

### 3.0 — 2020-09-11

- Add support for newer devices
- Minor bug fixes
- Update Dementia Australia branding

### 2.0 — 2016-09-25

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

* Now available on iPhone!
* Added a reset button that allows users to reset all objects in the home to their original state.
* Improved performance.
* Various bugfixes.

### 1.2 — 2016-03-08

Updated credits pages.

### 1.0 — 2016-03-02

No release notes.

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