Play2Care vs DISC

Play2Care App is a joint development by APCATS, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore and Taggle Pte Ltd. This app is specially designed for caregivers of persons with dementia. It is a learning resource that caregivers can access anytime to learn strategies for better communication with persons with dementia. The game covers scenarios that caregivers commonly face with persons with dementia (e.g. reversed sleep-wake patterns, constantly asking for food, agitation). For each scenario, caregivers will be guided to apply the T.A.N.G.O (Tender approach, Acknowledge emotions and unmet needs, No challenging, Get into simple conversation, Optimise environment) strategy to engage and communicate with the person with dementia more effectively. The app also contains interactive games that caregivers can play together with the person with dementia.

“Up, maybe down" is a gamebook, which allows the reader to be an active part of the adventure, making decisions that affect the development of it, you can explore different paths and live situations depending on the decisions you make, creating a unique and fun experience. The goal of the game is to familiarize the reader / player with the characteristics of the different DISC styles. You will learn through gamification. Explore the different endings of "Up, maybe down" and try to get everyone to come. Time spent reading: minimum 25 minutes, average 40 minutes.