There are so many Apps being developed all the time; to make everyday life easier to manage and promote independence and safety at home and when out and about. The ILC Therapists have searched for some that we think could be helpful and you can read about them here. These Apps are produced and maintained by third parties and are included as information, not as a recommendation. See our Apps disclaimer.
Here is a useful App that we have trialled for memory support:
Digital Diary by Fashmel: A simple clock/calendar which aims to promote independence. Off-site family or friends can remotely update a Google calendar with events and reminders. The display screen can be personalised with different clocks, colours, and photos. The person can receive and answer phone calls (via SIM) and Skype calls (via Wi-Fi) whilst using the app. It would be most useful used on a device where the app is the sole use of the device. Pros: When new things are added to the Google calendar it is displayed on-screen within 10 seconds; Able to set up a slide show of photos remotely (need internet access); Option to tap the screen and it will read aloud the time/date. Cons: Set up is complicated; When reading the time, it reads the punctuation as well! e.g. “10:34 am” reads as “ten colon thirty-four am”. The person needs dexterity and understanding to double-tap the screen to stop the reminder or tap the screen to read the time/day/date aloud. Apple and Android. Memory required: 14.18MB, Version: 5.3