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Works on any screen — tablet, TV, or monitor
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The Memoryboard Alternative

THE Memoryboard alternative — on any display you own

ElderBoard does everything Memoryboard does — and significantly more — running on any tablet, smart TV, or large screen you already own. Family sends photos, messages, reminders, and even background music. Your loved one sees and hears it automatically. Nothing to learn. Nothing to break. No strangers. Ever.

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Free*
for beta testers
5 min
Setup time
0
Steps for your loved one
How It Works

Set up in minutes.
Your loved one does nothing.

ElderBoard is designed so the person who needs it never has to touch it. Family handles everything from their phone — which is what separates a good Memoryboard alternative from just another app.

01
Set up on any tablet

Open a browser on any WiFi tablet, smart TV, or screen, navigate to your personal ElderBoard URL, and add it to the home screen. About five minutes, start to finish.

02
Invite your family

Share your private family access link with anyone you approve — children, siblings, close friends. Everyone can send content. Nobody else can reach the display.

03
Send from anywhere

Photos, messages, appointment reminders, visit announcements — sent from your phone, appearing on the display automatically. Your loved one never needs to do a thing.

Features

Everything Memoryboard offers.
Plus everything they don't.

If you're looking for a Memoryboard alternative, you want to know exactly what you're getting. ElderBoard matches every feature Memoryboard offers and goes well beyond — with a time-aware daily schedule, background music, multiple display themes, and support for smart TV screens of any size.

Messages & reminders

Send loving messages, medication reminders, or gentle notes. Everything appears in large, warm, easy-to-read text.

2:14 PM
Wednesday, May 14, 2026
From the Family
From Sarah · just now
"Hi Mom — just thinking about you today. We'll be there Sunday at noon. Love you so much! 💜"
Family photos

Family members send photos from anywhere. They appear beautifully on the display, automatically, with optional captions.

10:32 AM
Wednesday, May 14, 2026
From the Family
From Dave · 2 hours ago
Family at the lake on a summer day
"Hi Mom, camping at the lake with the kids!"
Appointments & visits

Add upcoming doctor appointments and family visits. They appear on the display as the date approaches — nothing gets forgotten.

8:55 AM
Wednesday, May 14, 2026
Upcoming
May
14
Dr. Bajwa
2:30 PM · Cardiology · Main St.
Today
May
18
Dave & the kids coming to visit!
Noon · Bringing lunch 🥪
Visit
Configurable welcome panel

Shows the current time, date, weather, and a personalised greeting. Content your family chooses. Memoryboard offers something similar.

Night mode

The display dims to a quiet clock overnight and wakes automatically in the morning. No bright screens disturbing sleep. Memoryboard doesn't have this.

Pinned photos

Pin a cherished photo — a wedding portrait, a grandchild, a moment your loved one connects with deeply — and it stays in the display rotation until you choose to remove it. Memoryboard doesn't have this.

Works on your largest screen

Memoryboard tops out at 15.6". ElderBoard runs on any screen with a browser — tablet, monitor, or the largest TV in the house. For someone with dementia, visibility is everything. Memoryboard can't do this.

Time-aware daily schedule

ElderBoard knows what time it is — and shows it. "Right now: Lunch. Next up: Medications at 2:00 PM." Family sets the daily schedule once; the display updates automatically throughout the day. Memoryboard has no equivalent feature.

Safety affirmation

ElderBoard can display a calm, reassuring safety affirmation on screen — a small thing that makes a real difference for someone with dementia who may feel disoriented. Memoryboard doesn't have this.

Background music

Family can enable background music on the display — upload a personal playlist of familiar songs, or set a time window for when music plays. Music is one of the most effective tools for dementia comfort. Memoryboard has no music feature.

Multiple display themes

Choose from six warm color palettes to match your loved one's space and preferences — forest, sky, copper, teal, slate, and pink. The display should feel like it belongs in their home, not like a medical device. Memoryboard has one look.

Caregiver panel

Family enters the caregiver schedule and uploads a photo. When a caregiver is on duty, the display shows their photo and name — "Your caregiver today is Ann" — so your loved one always knows who to expect. Memoryboard doesn't have this.

The Screen Size Difference

Memoryboard tops out at 15.6".
ElderBoard works on the largest screen you have.

A display on a table can become invisible. A large TV on the wall showing your loved one's name and a warm greeting in large text — that's something they cannot miss. Because screen size is no small detail. It's the difference between your loved one seeing your messages or having the display fade into the scenery.

Memoryboard max
15.6"
ElderBoard works on
Any screen
Side by Side

ElderBoard vs Memoryboard

A direct comparison between ElderBoard and Memoryboard — same features, fraction of the cost, on hardware you already own.

Feature ElderBoard Memoryboard
Send messages ✓ Included ✓ Included
Send photos ✓ Included ✓ Included
Appointment reminders ✓ Included ✓ Included
Fully passive — loved one does nothing ✓ Included ✓ Included
Unlimited family members ✓ Included ✓ Included
No subscription ✓ Free in beta*, one payment after ✓ One-time purchase
Visit announcements ✓ Included ✗ Not available
Night mode ✓ Included ✗ Not available
Configurable welcome panel ✓ Included ✗ Not available
Works on any size tablet — Android, iPad, etc. ✓ Any tablet with a browser ✗ Dedicated hardware only
Works on any size TV ✓ Any TV with a browser or Fire Stick ✗ Not possible
Time-aware daily schedule ✓ Included — Right Now / Next Up ✗ Not available
Safety affirmation display ✓ Included ✗ Not available
Background music ✓ Included ✗ Not available
Multiple display themes ✓ 6 color palettes ✗ One fixed design
Caregiver scheduling ✓ Included ✗ Not available
Price Free beta* $175 – $275

Comparison based on Memoryboard's public website, checked October 2026.

Privacy & Safety

A closed circle.
No strangers. Ever.

Your loved one can’t browse the internet from ElderBoard, and only approved family members can send to the display. That is why families looking for a Memoryboard alternative choose ElderBoard for peace of mind.

Approved family only

Only people you personally invite can send content to the display. No strangers, no public access, no way for anyone to reach your loved one uninvited.

No open internet

The display shows only what family sends. No web browsing, no social media, no ads, no news. Nothing from the outside world can reach the screen uninvited.

Built to keep scammers out

Seniors are a main target for online scammers. ElderBoard is built so your loved one can’t wander onto the open web from the display: no web browsing, no social media, no ads. They see only what approved family sends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

Is ElderBoard really a Memoryboard alternative?

Yes — ElderBoard is a direct Memoryboard alternative that runs on any screen you already own — tablet, monitor, or TV. It includes everything Memoryboard offers plus a time-aware daily schedule, background music, safety affirmation display, caregiver scheduling, multiple display themes, night mode, and visit announcements — at Free beta* versus $175 or more for Memoryboard hardware.

What tablet do I need?

ElderBoard works on any WiFi tablet, smart TV, monitor, or screen with a browser — including a large wall-mounted TV. For someone with dementia, a larger screen is genuinely more effective. We recommend at least 10" for a bedside or kitchen setup, and suggest a TV or large monitor for a living room where it needs to be seen from across the room.

Is there a monthly fee?

No monthly fee. Families who join during the beta use ElderBoard free, for as long as they use it. After the beta, new families will pay once, with no subscription and no monthly fees. Like Memoryboard, we believe you shouldn't have to keep paying just to keep your loved one connected.

Does my loved one need to do anything?

Nothing at all. ElderBoard is completely passive for the person receiving it. Photos, messages, and reminders appear automatically on the display. There is nothing to tap, swipe, or learn. This is the core design principle — the technology should be invisible to the person who needs it most.

Is ElderBoard safe from scammers?

Yes. ElderBoard is a closed system — only people you personally approve can send content to the display. There is no internet browsing, no social media, no ads, and no way for strangers to reach your loved one through the board. It is built to keep scammers out.

What if it doesn't work for us?

Beta families can stop using ElderBoard at any time, and there is nothing to cancel and nothing owed. If it isn't working for you, tell us what didn't fit. Your feedback is how we make it better.

Pricing

Simple. Honest. Free to start.

No tiers. No monthly fees. No surprises. Free while we're in beta, and a one-time payment after that.

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  • ✓Full ElderBoard display software
  • ✓Family web app — unlimited approved members
  • ✓Messages, photos, appointments & visit reminders
  • ✓Time-aware daily schedule — Right Now & Next Up
  • ✓Background music — custom playlist or radio
  • ✓Safety affirmation & configurable welcome panel
  • ✓Caregiver scheduling & visit announcements
  • ✓6 display themes · Night mode & away mode
  • ✓Closed system — no strangers can reach the display
  • ✓Works on any screen — tablet, TV, or monitor
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*Free for families who join during the beta, for as long as they use it. After the beta, new families will pay once, with no monthly fees; we'll share pricing before it applies to them.
Don't have a device yet?

ElderBoard works on any WiFi tablet, smart TV, or screen with a browser. For a living room or shared space, a large TV mounted on the wall is hard to miss — and that visibility matters for someone with dementia. A cheap Fire Stick and any smart TV is all you need. Already have a device? Start your free board.