{"title":"Early Stage \/ Staying Independent","description":"Products that support routines, memory, confidence and independence at home.","products":[{"product_id":"motion-sensor-night-light","title":"Motion Sensor Night Light","description":"\u003cp\u003eGentle automatic lighting for hallways, bedrooms and bathrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it may help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting up in the dark is one of the most common causes of night-time falls. A light that comes on by itself removes the need to find a switch while half-awake and disoriented. The low, warm glow is bright enough to see by without being startling or fully waking the person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotion-activated with an adjustable timer. Warm-white light chosen to avoid the harsh glare of standard LEDs. Battery powered so it can be placed anywhere without cabling. Adhesive and screw mounting options included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace at low level along the route between bed and bathroom. Test the detection range before fixing permanently. Check or replace batteries every few months as part of a regular routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it may not suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the person is distressed by lights turning on unexpectedly, a low-level light left on continuously may be calmer. Pets moving at night can also trigger the sensor.\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":51705377390907,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"non-slip-floor-mat","title":"Non-Slip Floor Mat","description":"\u003cp\u003eLow-profile grip for higher-risk areas around the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it may help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBathrooms, kitchen sinks and entry doors are where wet floors and falls most often meet. A mat that grips both the floor and the foot reduces that risk without changing how the room is used or drawing attention to itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-profile edge designed to reduce trip risk. Non-slip backing suited to tile and vinyl. Machine washable. Plain colour that contrasts with most flooring, which can help with depth perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLay flat on a clean, dry floor and press the edges down. Wash regularly, as soap residue reduces grip over time. Replace once the backing loses its tackiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it may not suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suited to deep-pile carpet, where it cannot sit flat. If the person uses a walking frame or wheelchair, check the edge does not catch the wheels.\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":51705379127611,"sku":null,"price":57.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"simple-key-amp-item-finder","title":"Simple Key \u0026amp; Item Finder","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn easy way to locate commonly misplaced essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it may help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMisplacing keys, a wallet or a walking stick can turn into a long, distressing search for everyone. Being able to make the item beep turns a half-hour of rising anxiety into a short, calm task and it lets the person find things themselves rather than having to ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact tags that attach to keyrings, bags or fit inside a wallet. Audible alert with a simple one-button remote. Replaceable batteries. Multiple tags so several items can be tracked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttach one tag per frequently misplaced item and keep the remote in a fixed, agreed place. Press the matching button to make the tag sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it may not suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhone-app versions are not usually a good fit later in dementia. This is a locator for items around the home, it is not a GPS tracker and will not help locate a person who has left the house.\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":51705379193147,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"large-day-amp-date-clock","title":"Large Day \u0026amp; Date Clock","description":"\u003cp\u003eClear time, day and date information at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it may help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What day is it?\" is one of the most frequently repeated questions in dementia care, and answering it twenty times a day wears everyone down. A clock that spells out the day and date in full words lets the person check for themselves, quietly, as often as they need to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplays day, date and time in full words with no abbreviations. Large high-contrast display readable across a room. Clear day\/night indication to reduce early-morning confusion. Mains powered with battery backup so the setting is not lost in a power cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace where it is naturally looked at beside the bed or in the main living chair's line of sight. Set it once and leave it; automatic daylight-saving adjustment avoids a confusing manual change twice a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it may not suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires enough vision and reading ability to take in the display. If reading has become difficult, a talking clock may suit better. It will not stop the repeated question entirely, but it usually reduces it.\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":51705380405563,"sku":null,"price":114.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"room-identification-sign-set","title":"Room Identification Sign Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimple visual cues to make rooms easier to recognise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it may help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA familiar home can stop being recognisable, and not finding the toilet in time is distressing and undignified. Clear signs with both a word and a picture give the information without anyone needing to ask or be told.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWord and picture on each sign for two ways to recognise the room. High-contrast, large lettering. Covers the common rooms including toilet, bathroom, bedroom and kitchen. Adhesive backing that removes cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFix at eye level when seated or walking often lower than feels natural. Put them up before they are urgently needed, while the person can still learn the association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it may not suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people find signage in their own home upsetting or institutional. If that is the case, a photograph on the door or simply leaving the door open can work as well.\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":51705380438331,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"talking-reminder-device","title":"Talking Reminder Device","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecorded prompts for familiar routines and everyday tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it may help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reminder in a familiar voice often lands better than one from a carer standing there, because it does not feel like being managed. It can prompt medication, meals or an appointment without turning every routine into a negotiation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecords messages in a family member's own voice. Multiple timed prompts per day. Large, clearly marked buttons. Adjustable volume for reduced hearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord short, warm, specific messages. \"Mum, it's Sarah. Time for your morning tablets.\" Keep the wording the same each day so it becomes familiar rather than surprising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it may not suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA voice from nowhere can be confusing or frightening for some people, particularly later in dementia. It is a prompt, not a safeguard, it cannot confirm anything was actually done.\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":51705380471099,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/backyardplayaustralia.com.au\/collections\/early-stage-staying-independent.oembed","provider":"Backyard Play Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}