Making Smartphones a Lifeline (Not a Liability)
Safe Social Connection for People Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and mild cognitive impairment.
Trusted Life Circle is a private, dementia-informed social app that helps families stay meaningfully connected — without digital risk.
Available Now
Making Smartphones a Lifeline.
(Not a Liability)
Safe Social Connection for People Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and mild cognitive impairment.
Trusted Life Circle is a private, dementia-informed social app that helps families stay meaningfully connected — without digital risk.
Available Now
Why Smartphones Become a Liability in Dementia
- Scam & Spam Call Vulnerability
- Conventional Apps Become Unusable
- Public Displays of Confusion in Social Media and through Phone Contacts
- Accidental settings changes
- Forgotten passwords
- Overwhelming notifications
- Loss of digital independence
TLC was built to solve exactly this.
Media disclaimer: all images depicting our elders on this website are stock photos; TLC does not feature individuals with dementia in marketing materials.
Welcome to Trusted Life Circle
TLC is a dementia-informed social app designed to keep loved ones connected in a safe, structured, and intuitive way.
Trusted Life Circle aims to support quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers.
Safe Social Connection for People with Dementia
Designed with firsthand dementia care experience, TLC prioritizes simplicity, accessibility, and ease to support intuitive engagement.
Protection Without Removing Independence
TLC provides a private, secure social space designed for dementia care, ensuring sensitive interactions remain protected and free from distractions.
Caregiver-Controlled Simplicity
Caregivers can seamlessly curate experiences, manage interactions, and safeguard loved ones with advanced, remote administration, keeping the app experience fuss-free.
By creating a simplified and accessible smartphone interface, TLC works to foster meaningful, independent engagement, while providing secure, easy-to-use tools for tailored care.
Creative Care Technology
TLC is dedicated to exploring new ways to connect with and support those we care for using modern technologies.
We built Trusted Life Circle as a safe, structured, and dementia-friendly way to stay connected.
TLC transforms the smartphone and the conventional social media app into a more intuitive and accessible experience—designed specifically for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), early Alzheimer’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease related dementias (ADRD) and the people who care for them.
How TLC Works
Trusted Life Circle optimizes dementia-friendly phone environments and provides a social network structure that centers individuals with dementia within a private circle of support.
In TLC, this individual is referred to as the circle “VIP”. The circle of support around the VIP is comprised of circle “Contributors” and circle “Guardians”.
The “VIP”
The Circle VIP is an individual living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Alzheimer’s Disease, Or Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias (ADRD)
Guardians
A Guardian is a user who might be a caretaker or helper for the VIP, they will also be the circle admin.
Contributors
A Contributor is a circle member, they can post content and share with circle/VIP
A Private Social Feed Built for One Person
TLC creates an invite-only Circle, where trusted family and friends share photos, videos, and messages in a calm, distraction-free environment. Unlike traditional social media, there are no ads, no clutter, and no endless scrolling—just meaningful moments delivered simply.
Caregivers Manage the Environment Remotely
Caregivers acting as “Guardians” have remote admin tools to curate content, track engagement, and ensure a safe experience without overwhelming the user. From custom notifications to content repetition settings, caregivers can tailor TLC to meet their loved one exactly where they are.
Caregivers Manage the Environment Remotely
Caregivers acting as “Guardians” have remote admin tools to curate content, track engagement, and ensure a safe experience without overwhelming the user. From custom notifications to content repetition settings, caregivers can tailor TLC to meet their loved one exactly where they are.
Contributors Share Moments Safely
TLC creates an invite-only Circle, where trusted family and friends share photos, videos, and messages in a calm, distraction-free environment. Unlike traditional social media, there are no ads, no clutter, and no endless scrolling—just meaningful moments delivered simply.
A Simplified, Dementia-Informed Interface
Built with dementia-informed UX, TLC keeps navigation simple, repetitive, and frustration-free. Whether scrolling, liking, or revisiting cherished moments, every interaction is structured to feel natural, familiar, and accessible.
A Simplified, Dementia-Informed Interface
Built with dementia-informed UX, TLC keeps navigation simple, repetitive, and frustration-free. Whether scrolling, liking, or revisiting cherished moments, every interaction is structured to feel natural, familiar, and accessible.
Why Choose TLC?
At Trusted Life Circle (TLC), quality of life comes first. We’re dedicated to enhancing daily life for individuals with dementia, their caregivers, and loved ones by creating a simpler, more connected, and meaningful way to stay engaged. With ease, familiarity, and emotional connection at its core, TLC ensures that every interaction is stress-free, engaging, and truly impactful for families navigating dementia care.
Creative Connection
A Structured, Private, and Dementia-Friendly Social Space
Fostering meaningful moments and support networks in ways previously unattainable, helping loved ones navigate dementia together TLC is the first social app designed specifically for individuals with dementia, ensuring connection remains effortless and safe.
Curated Content – Photos, videos, and messages are presented in a clear, digestible format.
Repetition for Recognition – Loved ones can revisit familiar faces and moments at their own pace.
A Sense of Stability during an uncertain journey – Simple, emotionally impactful interactions create a reassuring experience for family and friends uniting in community.
Simplified Navigation – Large text, easy-to-access content, and a dementia-informed design make the experience intuitive.
Gentle Notifications – Encourages engagement without overwhelming alerts.
Who Trusted Life Circle is For
TLC is designed for individuals with dementia and the loved ones who care for them. While built to enhance the experience for the VIP (the individual with dementia), caregivers are the primary users who ensure safety, engagement, and connection.
Caregivers & Family
Looking for a structured digital tool to support a loved one’s engagement.
Friends & Extended Family
Wanting to share moments without overwhelming traditional social platforms.
Individuals with Dementia
To experience a stress-free, familiar environment for memory recall and connection.
Trusted Life Circle Is Now Live
Download Today on the App Store and Google Play
Trusted Life Circle is now available for download, helping families stay connected while supporting loved ones living with Alzheimer's, dementia, MCI, and other forms of cognitive impairment.
With TLC, families can:
• Share photos and videos in a private, trusted circle
• Help protect loved ones from scams, confusion, and online risks
• Create a simpler, more cognitive-friendly smartphone experience
• Stay connected through every stage of the journey
Whether you're a family caregiver, care partner, or someone living with cognitive changes, TLC was built to make smartphones feel less overwhelming and more supportive.
Get Started Today
Download Trusted Life Circle and create your free circle in just a few minutes.