7 Ways Smartphone Tools Can Target Memory

Just 13 years ago, research touted the effectiveness of using a pager to reduce memory issues in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI).  We’ve come a long way since pagers. Today, smartphones and tablets serve as powerful memory tools when treating people with TBI. Technology in your pocket means you can use programs for strategies and exercises anytime and anywhere. I find using some of these tools in sessions valuable for many of my clients working on cognitive rehabilitation. Here are my seven favorite tech tools to assist with memory goals: Reminders – Help clients remember to remember. Most smartphones and tablets come standard with a reminders app for making lists. Androids and iPhones alike feature the ability to schedule alerts for these easy-to-use to-do list creators. I love using this app for prospective memory. Here are some scenarios when this tool works best: The event happens several weeks in the future, such as: “Remember to pack my passport for a trip next month.” The event recurs daily or weekly, like “feed the dog” or “take out the trash.” Remembering to do something on a specific date or time. For example, “Ask these questions at my doctor’s appointment on May 4.”  Including notes about a specific task, such as, “Buy these grocery items next time I’m at the store.” One of my favorite parts about reminders involves programming an alert to go off at a specific location. One client...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Tags: Health Care Private Practice Slider Speech-Language Pathology Cognitive Rehabilitation Traumatic Brain Injury Source Type: blogs