Creating shortcuts/ app icons for mobile and desktop
As they are not training modules, the My Dementia Companion tools (especially the PRO) are designed to work alongside you in providing care or support with confidence.
Many users (including professionals) have asked us how they can access it easily. Below are some ways to create shortcuts or app icons on your:
Desktop computer
1. Accessing via the website
You can always go to www.mydementiacompanion.com.au and click on the orange "Launch Tool" button to access the tool.
2. Create a Favourite/ Bookmark in Google Chrome
Click on the "Star" button on the right of your search bar, and select the place you would like to save the bookmark.
3. Create an app icon on your DESKTOP!
Only do this after you have signed into your account.
The following steps allows you to create a shortcut icon straight on your computer desktop:
a) In Google Chrome, click on the 3 dots on the top right corner
b) click on "More tools"
c) click on "Create Shortcut".
Note: For Microsoft Edge, you can follow similar instructions here.
4. Pin app icon to your taskbar
The following steps allows you to pin My Dementia Companion tool to your taskbar (usually at the bottom of your computer). This way, you can always see it, as opposit to Step 3 above, which will be behind the windows you have opened.
Please don't hesitate to contact us any time if you have questions or attend one of our live tutorial/ training sessions.
Mobiles/ smartphones
You can add the My Dementia Companion tool app icon to your mobile/ smartphone home-screen for easy access just like any other mobile App.
iPhones
1. Open your Safari browser and go to www.mydementiacompanion.com.au (or click on it if you are already on your iPhone)
2. Click on any of the orange "Launch Tool" buttons to launch the tool and register/ sign-in
3. Click "Share" button at the bottom of the screen
4. Click on "Add to Home Screen" to add it as an app on your home screen.
Android smartphones
Android smartphones include Samsung, Google Pixel, Motorola etc.
1. Open your Google Chrome and go to www.mydementiacompanion.com.au (or click on it if you are already on your iPhone)
2. Click on any of the orange "Launch Tool" buttons to launch the tool and register/ sign-in
3. Click "3 dots" menu bar on the top right
4. Depending on your phone, you can click on "Add to Home screen" OR "Install app" to add it to your home screen.
Please don't hesitate to contact us any time if you have questions or attend one of our live tutorial/ training sessions.
Note
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Handy user tips include: shortcuts, adding us to safe sender list, registration tips, sharing, extra tips and tricks
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Contact us if you have any questions via the “Questions?” button or the chat icon within the tool, email us or sms/call us 0406 257 729 during business hours.