Thanks to Angie and Jeremy for pointing out Ablelink, I'd not heard of
it before, but having looked at the website it looks very promising
for my specific client and for memory aid work in general. Some very
good ideas in it, and looks very user friendly. I've been on to the
company already and will definitely sort out a demo.
Thanks too to Kevin Doughty for a reference to his paper comparing
memory aid devices in the Journal of Assistive Technologies last year.
Also lots of ideas there.
Plenty of new leads to go on. Assistech comes up trumps again.....
Cheers everyone.
Gary
On 16 February 2010 12:26, Jeremy Linskell <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Gary
>
> We have been working with the Ablelink software, which runs on a Windows
> Mobile device. This consists of a suite of programmes for scheduling,
> sequencing and independent travel. We are aware of other centres who have
> been having good success with these across a range of disabilities. I
> particularly like the fact that you can use the scheduler to automatically
> launch the sequencer within a particular task. There is also a simplified,
> customisable front end.
>
> Cheers
>
> Jeremy
>
> Jeremy Linskell CEng, CSci, MIPEM
> Principal Clinical Scientist
> Electronic Assistive Technology Service
> Ninewells Hospital
> NHS Tayside
> tel: 01382-496286
> fax:01382-496322
>
> Editorial Board Member of Journal of Assistive Technologies
> http://pierprofessional.metapress.com/content/121393
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gary Derwent
> Sent: 15 February 2010 21:46
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: memory aid devices
>
> I know this topic comes up every now and again, but as technology
> moves on quickly I thought it worth asking again.
>
> What kind of success has anybody had with electronic devices as a memory aid
> ?
> Any new equipment people would recommend, any particular iPhone apps etc ?
>
> Specifically I have a client with poor short term memory from TBI and
> pre-existing severe dyslexia which makes text reminders difficult but
> not impossible. looking for a reminder system for specific
> appointments, events and when to take medications. Voice reminders
> would probably be better, or even something with symbol or graphic
> capability. He is using an iPhone with a standard calendar application
> which can set several alarms per reminder and his family usually set
> up alarms for the day before and about two hours before the
> appointment. I don't yet know which exact calendar app is being used,
> but I get the impression it is a standard basic one that came already
> on the iPhone. Physical access to an iPhone or similar sized device is
> not a problem. I don't use an iPhone myself (shock horror, I've been
> coveting one for a while) so am not fully up to speed with the range
> of apps available.
>
> The client responds when the alarms go off, but then whether he takes
> any action about it is a bit hit and miss, I this may be to do with
> the dyslexia and possibly not fully understanding the reminder, but
> could also be motivational / frontal lobe stuff, or simply the timing
> of the reminder.
>
> I'm aware of the Mem-X but haven't used it, and obviously NeuroPage
> and have found a few bits of PDA software on the web. I know there are
> also automated medication boxes with timers and alarms. At Putney we
> have used full sized AAC devices to try to work as memory aids for
> people with language and memory problems, but this client definitely
> needs something portable.
>
> Anyway, any thoughts, advice, pointers very welcome.
>
> Cheers
>
> Gary
>
>
> Gary Derwent
> Compass Assistive Technology Service
> Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
>
>
> ********************************************************************************************************************
>
> This message may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient please inform the
> sender that you have received the message in error before deleting it.
> Please do not disclose, copy or distribute information in this e-mail or take any action in reliance on its contents:
> to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.
>
> Thank you for your co-operation.
>
> NHSmail is the secure email and directory service available for all NHS staff in England and Scotland
> NHSmail is approved for exchanging patient data and other sensitive information with NHSmail and GSI recipients
> NHSmail provides an email address for your career in the NHS and can be accessed anywhere
> For more information and to find out how you can switch, visit www.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk/nhsmail
>
> ********************************************************************************************************************
>
|