{"title":"Communication \u0026 Connection","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are struggling to communicate and connect. Familiar, easy-to-use tools that support everyday communication, reminiscence and connection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"large-button-photo-phone","title":"Large-Button Photo Phone","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimple calling with clear buttons and familiar photo contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it may help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen dialling a number or navigating a mobile becomes impossible, contact with family can quietly stop altogether. Pressing a photograph of a familiar face removes every step in between, so the person can still ring their daughter themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge photo buttons for one-touch dialling. Oversized number keys with high contrast. Amplified volume for reduced hearing. Hearing-aid compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse clear, recent, well-lit photographs of faces not group shots. Programme only the handful of people who are actually called. Keep it in the same place so it becomes part of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it may not suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires the person to still recognise faces in photographs. It cannot screen scam or nuisance calls, which may be a real risk a call blocker alongside it is worth considering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlaceholder product for store layout pending confirmed supplier details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backyard Play Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51705386533179,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"digital-photo-frame","title":"Digital Photo Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn easy way for family photos and familiar moments to stay visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it may help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily who live far away can fade from view entirely. A frame that updates itself keeps familiar faces present in the room every day, and gives visitors something immediate to talk about when conversation is hard to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily can send photos remotely so the person never has to manage the device. Automatic slideshow with no buttons to press. Adjustable brightness and timing. Stable stand for a sideboard or bedside table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet it up fully before giving it. Use clear photographs of individual faces, and consider adding names as captions. Older photographs are often recognized more readily than recent ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it may not suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanging images can be confusing or unsettling for some people a slower rotation or a few fixed printed photographs may be better. Needs a family member willing to manage it remotely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlaceholder product for store layout pending confirmed supplier details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backyard Play Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51705388269883,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"picture-communication-cards","title":"Picture Communication Cards","description":"\u003cp\u003eVisual prompts to support everyday choices and needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it may help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen finding the right word becomes difficult, needs can go unmet and frustration builds on both sides. Pointing at a clear picture lets the person say what they want a drink, the toilet, to be cold or in pain without having to search for language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear, unambiguous images covering common daily needs. Word and picture together on each card. Adult imagery rather than childlike symbols. Wipe-clean and durable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce while communication is still reasonably good, so the cards are already familiar when they are needed most. Offer two options at a time rather than the full set. Always allow time rushing defeats the purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it may not suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires the person to still interpret pictures as representing things. Some find the cards patronising, particularly early on, when simply slowing down and using short sentences works better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlaceholder product for store layout pending confirmed supplier details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backyard Play Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51705389252923,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/backyardplayaustralia.com.au\/collections\/communication-connection.oembed","provider":"Backyard Play Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}