A Dementia-Friendly Shopping Checklist
A dementia-friendly shopping plan keeps choices manageable and makes help easy to obtain. Focus on what the person wants to buy and how they prefer to take part.
Prepare a short list
Identify the task a product needs to support and keep measurements or existing product details handy. A small shortlist can make comparisons easier than a large catalogue.
Compare clear product information
For clothing, check size, opening and assistance requirements. For care products, check intended use and ask a professional about individual suitability where needed.
Take time and allow help
Shop in a calm setting, use a familiar device if preferred and allow breaks. A trusted person can help read information without taking away the shopper’s choices.
Confirm before ordering
Review the item, size, quantity, delivery address and current returns information. Contact Medoris if a feature or specification is unclear.
Check VAT information separately
Eligibility depends on the product and circumstances; it is not assumed from a diagnosis or age alone. Read Medoris’s VAT-relief information and ask for clarification before ordering if needed.
Keep a useful record
Save the product name, size and order information so a future purchase can be checked. Review needs rather than automatically repeating an order when care requirements change.
Explore relevant care products
Read the Medoris VAT-relief information before assuming eligibility.
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Further information
Updated 12 October 2026.