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Department of Psychology Tech4Aging

Memory Aids

Locators

picture-based phone.Keywords: picture-based phone

Price: $$ - $$$

Additional Information: Some come with adjustable amplification and visual ring indicators.
key finder.Keywords: key finder, object locator

Price: $

Additional Information: Some can track up to 40 items. Smartphone apps with GPS capabilities are also available.

Price Guide
$$5-$50
$$$51-$100
$$$$101-$200
$$$$$201+

Reminders

voice reminder.Keywords: voice reminder, electronic reminder device

Price: $ - $$

Additional Information: Can be used with speakers. Pocket sized personal reminders are also available.
voice calendar.Keywords: voice calendar, electronic calendar

Price: $

Additional Information: Web-based systems with reminder phone call are available.
daily planner.Keywords: daily planner

Price: $

Additional Information: PDAs, smartphones, tablets, and computers can also track daily activities and provide reminders.

Recording Devices

audio recorder.Keywords: audio recorder, voice recorder

Price: $ - $$

Additional Information: Some can be attached to your keys, others can organize messages into categories. Recorder apps are also available.
smart pen.Keywords: smart pen

Price: $$ - $$$

Additional Information: Comes with computer software to store and replay written and audio information.
wearable camera.Keywords: wearable camera

Price: $$$$

Additional Information: Camera phones may also serve a similar purpose.

Safety Aids

automatic shut-off outlet.Keywords: automatic shut-off outlet

Price: $

Additional Information: Automatic stove shut-off products are also available.
timed faucet.Keywords: timed faucet

Price: $$$$

Additional Information: Motion activated faucet are also available.