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October 10, 2019

PopStar 2019 (Android)

October 10, 2019/ Juanita Atton

Pros

Large interactive elements
‘Pick up & play’ gameplay
Automatic hints as prompts for inactivity
Different modes allow for various difficulty levels
Animations and sound provide feedback

Cons

Rapid animations cannot be modified
Animated feedback following correct moves can be distracting

Notes

Although the developers are different, the recommended iOS version has almost an identical interface and features for gameplay
The app contains minimal and non-intrusive adverts that do not disrupt gameplay

PopStar 2019 by 小鸡窝儿, recommended app for people living with dementia

iOS Version

Basic Version
FREE
Contains adverts

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AcTo Dementia is a resource for people who are looking for support in identifying touchscreen activities for people living with dementia. The website contains reviews of apps that have been selected as potentially suitable for people with dementia, information on how to use touchscreen tablets in this context and a guide for users to access so that they can identify suitable apps themselves. It also contains news and publications from our specialist research group comprising researchers from the University of Sheffield in the UK and the University of Toronto in Canada.

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