Available for free from the App Store and Google Play! To assist with: Memory loss, executive function. How it works: “Quickly capture what’s on your mind and get a reminder later at the right place or time. Speak a voice memo on the go and have it automatically transcribed. Grab…
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To assist with: Individuals with poor fine motor control, involuntary movements/tremors. How it works: Gyroscopic technology allows bowl to remain stable, keeping food from spilling out even when moved. Purchasing information: $7-$11 from Amazon.com, Wal-Mart, Target, As Seen On TV, and other online retailers.
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To assist with: Loss of motor control, muscle weakness, poor grip strength. How it works: Mounted holder allows hands-free hair drying. Purchasing information: $10-$25 from Amazon and other online retailers.
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To assist with: Blindness, low vision. How it works: The iBill Talking Money Identifier gives you a quick, easy, reliable way to identify the bills you use to pay, as well as the change you receive, in stores, restaurants, or anywhere you go. Simply insert the end of the paper…
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To assist with: Hand tremors associated with Essential Tremor, Parkinson’s disease, or other motion disorders. How it works: Gyroscopic technology allows eating utensil to remain stable, reduce shaking, and reduce frustration when eating. Rechargeable battery with fork and spoon attachments. View a demonstration: https://youtu.be/Yn8VDA_I6b8 Purchasing information: Starter kit is $195…
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To assist with: Children, the elderly, those with limited muscle control, and individuals with the use of only one hand. How it works: The deep inner lip keeps food from sliding off the plate. The user brings the fork or spoon to the edge of the plate and pushes the…
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To assist with: Hearing loss How it works: This landline phone features bone conduction technology to bypass the outer ear and stimulate the auditory nerve. Also features a flasher to notify when ringing. Purchasing information: $40 from Amazon.
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To assist with: Low vision (helps with night-time orientation, such as lighting a path to the restroom) How it works: Sticks with adhesive backing to a wall, door, baseboard, etc. Automatically lights up as you pass by. Purchasing information: Price varies based on size/quantity from Amazon, Wal-Mart, Target, and other…
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To assist with: Those with arthritis, poor fine motor function, or low dexterity. How it works: Either hand-held or on a table, via the built-in stand, to hold cards during play. Purchasing information: $4 and up from Amazon, Target, Independent Living Aids, Maxi Aids, and other online retailers.
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To assist with: The elderly, those with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or general memory loss, and those with vision impairments. How it works: Record personal reminders to keep loved ones and care recipients on task. An example, set daily at a specific time, could be “Good morning, Dad! It’s time to take…
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