When tasks get tough, sometimes tech can really come in handy and apps can be very useful for making daily activities easier.
There are lots of apps available that have been especially designed to help with brain training, memory function and to help with tasks like planning and organising. Some are really handy for sharing with your family—especially calendar apps. They help everyone stay on the same page and make it easier to remind each other about what’s coming up.
Apps can be fun as well as useful. Gaming apps are entertaining and there are lots around that help with brain injury recovery. Gaming in a focused, therapeutic way can make a difference for those on the road to recovery.
Check out the free versions of apps and find ones you like and work for you. Have a play around with them and see which ones are the most intuitive for you. You can customise many of the apps to the way you use them best.
We’ve put together a list of apps that can help with tasks that might be harder to do after a brain injury.
For Emotional Regulation
Headspace – Guided breathing exercises, muscle relaxation techniques and mindfulness to manage anxiety and improve sleep quality.
Breathe2Relax – Support mood stabilisation, anger control and anger management.
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/breathe2relax/id425720246
For Cognition
Lumosity – Science-backed, personalised cognitive training appropriate to individual need.
https://app.lumosity.com/landing
BrainHQ – Neuroscience-backed cognitive training app that helps with processing-speed, memory and attention.
Elevate – Focuses on improving reading, writing and maths skills. https://elevateapp.com/
Speech and Communication
Constant Therapy – Designed for people with neurological conditions and communication difficulties; therapy exercises tailored to individual needs
https://constanttherapyhealth.com/constant-therapy/
Proloquo2go – Augmentative and alternative communication app for people with speech difficulties.
https://www.assistiveware.com/products/proloquo2go
Daily Living
https://www.familywall.com/en/index.html
Both apps have shared-app calendars, shopping lists, to-do lists which can be helpful for planning and structuring weeks/appointments etc.
