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Daily reminders: Is there a technology that helps with scheduling and reminders?

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Is there a technology that helps with scheduling and reminders?

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I am a senior who lives alone with early- to-mid-stage dementia. I am still able to manage housekeeping, do grocery shopping, and handle my own personal care. However, I am having difficulty keeping track of my schedule and I seem to be forgetting to eat sometimes. Can you suggest a device that will help me to continue living independently by orienting me to my daily, weekly and monthly schedules and by giving me reminders?

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Products mentioned in our answer below are provided to inform you about the types of technologies available and have not been evaluated by CanAssist. They may or may not be appropriate for your particular situation. Some technologies and devices may require an in-person assessment. Speak with your health care provider for additional information and support.

Staying oriented to time and daily tasks is an important part of living independently at home.

Reminder Rosie2, Smpl TechnologyYou may be interested in knowing about Reminder Rosie2 by smpl Technology. Reminder Rosie2 is an example of a clock with a senior-friendly interface that plays custom voice reminders. The device allows users to record up to 25 personalized voice reminders for six seconds in any language. Reminders can be set to play at a specific time of day, week or year. Thus, not only does it orient the senior to the time of day, but it also provides reminders for any date. Reminder Rosie’s simple design means that it is hands-free; start talking and Reminder Rosie will activate. You can purchase Reminder Rosie2 from a number of other online retailers, including amazon.ca and mindcarestore.com. This device ranges in price from about $200 to $250 (CDN), plus additional shipping fees.

You might also want to explore smart speakers, such as Google Mini Nest or Amazon Echo. Review.org offers more information on smart speakers in their article How Smart Speakers Can Help the Elderly.

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