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Caregiver Tools

GPS Wearable Trackers

Watches (conspicuous)

  • Includes most commercially available smart watches (i.e., Apple, Garmin)​.

  • Most individuals will realize they are wearing this device.

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Angelsense (conspicuous)​

  • This device comes in multiple styles with similar functions. ​

  • Neat feature: you can listen to what is happening around the wearer. 

  • Offers certain nonremovable products for uncooperative individuals.

  • Alerts the caregiver when the wearer is outside the allowable area.

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GPS Smart Sole (discrete)​

  • This slick device looks like a shoe insert and allows you to easily track the whereabouts of your loved one. ​

  • Coupled with a basic tracking service to monitor location, the GPS Smart Sole will even alert you when your loved one is in an unfamiliar location.​​

AI-Driven Reminders for Daily Routines

Amazon Alexa

  • Helpful for creating reminders for those with mild dementia living independently (i.e., daily reminders to take medication)

  • Features include ability to create schedule and answer basic questions

  • Good tool for reassuring for individuals experiencing shadowing behavior

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Todoist

  • To-Do list app which creates prioritized tasks and can set reminders

  • Multiple collaborators possible

  • Helps break down caregiving into bite-sized tasks

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Caring Village

  • Specifically designed for caregivers

  • Features include document storage, medication tracking, wellness journal

  • Good for coordinating care teams

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MediSafe

  • Sends reminders for medications and tracks compliance

  • Customizable​

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Apps for Cognitive Enhancement

Luminosity

  • Popular choice​

  • Targets memory and attention

  • Personalized feedback

 
Elevate

  • Boosts analytical thinking ​

  • Good for daily challenges

 
Peak

  • Gamified fun puzzles​

 
BrainHQ​​

  • Focus on people skills and navigation​​​

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