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Why a Digital Message Board May Be the Best Upgrade to Your Whiteboard or Sticky Notes
Sticky notes on the fridge. Scribbled reminders on the kitchen whiteboard. Paper calendars dotted with appointments. These have long been the go-to tools for keeping track of daily life, but they often fall short for families caring for a loved one with dementia, Alzheimer's, and other memory loss challenges.
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Written by
Tyler Zanini, Founder at Memoryboard
Today, more caregivers are turning to digital message boards as a smarter, simpler way to stay organized, connected, and supportive, especially when caring for someone living with memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's. Here's why upgrading your sticky notes or whiteboard to a digital message and note board may be one of the most helpful decisions you can make.
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The Limitations of Traditional Tools
Sticky notes and whiteboards may be familiar, but they require constant upkeep and can easily be misplaced, erased, or forgotten. You need to be physically present to update them, making it impossible to update remotely in real time. For someone with memory loss, even small inconsistencies, like a missing reminder or a note that’s been moved, can lead to confusion, anxiety, or a disrupted routine.
Paper calendars work well for tracking events, but they don’t offer any real-time flexibility. For some people with memory loss, keeping track of the day of the week is difficult, making calendars less helpful tools. If an appointment changes, someone has to update it manually. For caregivers who don’t live in the same home, this adds another layer of complexity.
What Is a Digital Message Board?
A digital message board is a screen, often placed in the kitchen, bedroom, or living room, that displays messages, reminders, and a daily schedule in large, easy-to-read text. Think of it as a modern-day note board, upgraded with the power of technology.
Many digital message boards include:
A digital calendar view of the day or week
Custom reminders for meals, medications, appointments, and activities
The ability to send updates remotely via a smartphone app
A static or rotating set of friendly, encouraging messages
Clock and date display, similar to traditional dementia clocks
Why It’s a Game-Changer for Dementia Care
For individuals living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other cognitive challenges, structure and repetition are essential. A digital message board creates a predictable rhythm, helping loved ones orient themselves to the time of day and what’s happening next. It also offers comfort, knowing that a familiar message from family is always just a glance away.
For caregivers, it solves many of the pain points of traditional tools:
No more erasing and rewriting: Messages and schedules can be updated from anywhere.
Always visible: Unlike sticky notes that get lost or ignored, the screen stays on and in view.
Peace of mind: Caregivers can trust that their loved one sees accurate, updated information each day.
Digital Message Board vs. Dementia Clock
While dementia clocks are helpful for orienting someone to the time, date, and part of the day (like “Monday Morning”), they don’t offer the same flexibility or detail as a full note board.
A digital message board can act as a dementia clock and a personalized calendar and message center, allowing you to combine multiple tools into one simple device.
The Bottom Line
If your fridge is covered in sticky notes, or you’ve run out of space on your whiteboard, it might be time to upgrade. A digital message board doesn’t just replace paper, it offers a new way to communicate, reduce confusion, and support your loved one’s independence.
Whether you’re caring for someone close by or from afar, this small change can make a big impact in daily life.
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