# Dementia/Digital Diary/Clock

> A Clock/Calendar to help the Elderly and Carers of Dementia/Alzheimer sufferers

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fashmel.alzclock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fashmel.alzclock)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.fashmel.alzclock`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Fashmel
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 15,812
- **Rating:** 3.60 / 5 (178 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.4
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-29
- **First published:** 2015-12-21
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fashmel.alzclock)
- **Website:** [http://fashmel.com/dementia-diary](http://fashmel.com/dementia-diary)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://fashmel.com/privacy-statement](http://fashmel.com/privacy-statement)

## Description

The Dementia Digital Diary/Clock Chrome extension offers a highly configurable clock and calendar display designed specifically to assist elderly individuals suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's and their carers. It allows remote configuration of events via shared calendars on the device, ensuring users have constant access to important reminders and information.

The extension features a fully customizable screen that users can adjust through a simple long press gesture, making it adaptable to individual needs. It supports displaying photos linked to calendar events, helping users connect visually with scheduled activities. Available in multiple languages, it aims to enhance daily living and caregiving through straightforward, always-on accessibility. For best use, ensure the device is mains powered to avoid battery drain. More details and configuration options are available at fashmel.com.

## Rankings

- #475,396 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.fashmel.alzclock.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Dementia/Digital Diary/Clock for its high customization, effective calendar syncing, and free, ad-free support for dementia patients and caregivers. It extends the life of older devices and helps reduce confusion with clear date and event displays. However, several reviews mention a steep learning curve in setup, occasional issues with calendar events and syncing, difficulty exiting the app once set as home, and limited in-app guidance. Despite these, it is highly valued for improving daily life and communication for dementia sufferers and their families.

### Pros

- Highly customizable with numerous configuration options to tailor the display and notifications.
- Works well on older or less powerful devices like tablets or e-ink readers, extending their usability.
- Syncs effectively with Google Calendar for shared event updates among family members.
- Provides vital support for dementia patients by displaying date, time, reminders, and events to reduce confusion and increase independence.
- Free of charge with no ads, making it accessible to a wide range of users and caregivers.

### Cons

- Initial setup and configuration can be complex and not very intuitive, requiring persistence to learn.
- Some users experienced issues with calendar repetition events and syncing only working when selecting all calendars.
- The app's 'Home Application' mode can lock the device into the app, making it difficult to return to the standard home screen.
- Limited documentation or accessible help within the app; instructions can be sparse or hard to find.
- Certain features like image/audio integration or some font/color settings are hard to use or incomplete.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fashmel.alzclock)