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  15 of the Best Apps for Brain Injury Patients That Promote Independence
  Mobile apps are a great way to keep your brain injury recovery moving forward from the comfort of your own home.
  There are literally hundreds of apps designed to help brain injury patients adapt to life after brain injury. While it's nice to have so many choices, it can also feel overwhelming.
  That's why, to save you precious time and energy, we've put together this list of the best apps for brain injury patients.
  They will help you with everything from strengthening cognitive function to organizing your day.
  Cognitive Training Apps for Brain Injury Patients
  These apps were designed to sharpen your mental skills through repetition of cognitive rehab exercises.
  We also included some speech therapy apps for those who want to improve their communication abilities too.
  1. CT Speech and Cognitive Therapy (iOS and Android)
  First up on our list is the CT Speech and Cognitive Therapy App.
  Speech-language pathologists designed this top-rated app to help patients regain speech, memory, and cognitive function.
  Featuring over 100,000 exercises that you can tailor to your individual needs, it's by far the most comprehensive brain training app out there.
  2. Spaced Retrieval Therapy App (iOS and Android)
  Spaced retrieval is one of the most effective ways to improve short-term memory, according to memory experts.
  It involves memorizing a fact, then waiting one minute, then quizzing yourself, then waiting five minutes, etc.. As you quiz yourself at longer and longer intervals, you cement the information into your memory.
  The problem is, for people with memory problems, it's tough to remember when to quiz yourself. This makes spaced retrieval an impractical method for brain injury patients.
  That's where the Spaced Retrieval Therapy App from Tactus Therapy comes in. You enter the information you want to remember into the app, and the app will send you prompts and alerts when it's time to quiz you!
  The only drawback is the app is almost always running in the background unless you shut it off, so it can drain your battery fairly quickly.
  3. Elevate (iOS and Android)
  Elevate offers a wide range of games that have many real-world applications, such as learning how to calculate change or percentages.
  Some of the games are especially helpful for brain injury patients. In one game, you have to type in the best synonyms without using a list, which can help people struggling with aphasia.
  You can optimize the games to fit your cognitive needs.
  Price: Free for limited access. $11.99 /month for unlimited access.
  4. Let's be Social (iOS only)
  This app is great for brain injury patients who want to improve their conversational skills and relearn appropriate behavior.
  Skills you can practice with the app include:
  Meeting/greeting people
  Joining others in groups
  Brain Synch forces people to get creative and use both hemispheres of their brain! You'll be tested on shape matching, line tracing and reverse patterns.
  There are two modes to choose from. You can either challenge yourself and play against the clock or take things easy in Zen mode and go at your own pace.
  These apps were designed to help brain injury patients live more independently. From organizing your to-do list to breaking tasks down into step-by-step instructions, these apps can be real life-savers for TBI survivors.
  6. Qcard (iOS and Android)
  This app was developed by an actual brain injury survivor who was frustrated by his inability to remember important information.
  Qcard is more than just a reminder app. It helps people with executive function and memory issues manage their lives in a simple and intuitive way. It even guides you through complex tasks such as doing laundry, cooking a meal, or following your morning routine.
  Plus, Qcard lets you connect with loved ones so you can delegate and manage tasks together.
  Another planning app. CanPlan breaks virtually any task down into illustrated, easy-to-follow steps. Ideal for brain injury patients who struggle with reading comprehension.
  Let's face it, everyone needs this app, not just brain injury patients.
  If you ever lose track of your phone, Find My iPhone lets you use any iOS device (iPad, Apple Watch, Mac) to find it. It's that simple!
  9. RogerVoice (iOS and Android)
  For brain injury patients with hearing loss, this app will revolutionize your communication abilities by enabling you to use a phone again.
  RogerVoice uses voice recognition software to provide a real-time transcript of what the other person on the phone is saying.
  AccessNow is a crowdsourcing app that helps people determine the accessibility status of various locations. Users rate and review places based on how accessible it is. You can search for specific locations or just look to see what's nearby.
  Think of it as TripAdvisor for accessibility.
  It's not just for people with mobility impairments either. Maybe you want to find a place that's quiet and won't overload your senses? AccessNow can help you with that!
  You can even add places to the map as well to help others with similar needs find that spot.
  Medical Apps for Brain Injury Patients
  These apps will help patients keep track of all their medical information and prescriptions. Especially helpful in an emergency.
  Medisafe helps those who struggle with managing their meds by providing clear instructions and reminders about when to take each one. It also informs you when it is time for a refill on your prescription.
  The app also allows for some communication with family members' devices and can connect to your Apple Watch so you can be reminded even if you don't have your phone on you.
  12. In Case of Emergency (Android)
  This app lets you store your medical information in a convenient place for medical personnel to find. Just enter your information and turn the app on. It will keep a persistent notification on the lock screen that shows your emergency contacts, blood type, allergies, medication, and other info.
  For iPhone users, this function comes built-in. All you have to do is:
  Open the iHealth app.
  Enter your emergency info.
  Turn on "show when locked"
  Now your phone will also show your medical info.
  Bonus Apps for Brain Injury Patients
  These apps are mainly just for fun, but they all promote skills that brain injury patients can use.
  Plants vs Zombies. This game requires you to strategize and use the best plants to ward off a horde of zombies. A good way to improve fine motor and problem-solving skills. Plus, it's super addicting!
  Happify. This app claims to train your brain to be happier. Using principles of positive psychology, it helps people learn how to conquer negative thoughts, empathize, and cope with stress in a fun and engaging way.
  Monument Valley. In Monument Valley, you must manipulate confusing architecture to help guide the princess safely. Challenging, but will boost your visual processing skills.