According to a 2014 AARP study, 87% of seniors age 65+ want to stay in their current home and community. In 2007, a rural North Dakota woman was feeling the same when she and her family sought a way to help her stay home after a hospitalization due to medication...
Many people have rid themselves of their landlines and are just going wireless. We did this a few years ago when we realized that the only reason we were ever using our landline was...well, we weren't...at all! The only people who called us were telemarketers....
At IPAT we are always looking for resources to help the people we serve. We create many resources ourselves, but sometimes it is awesome to not have to recreate the wheel. Recently I came across some great resources for people with low...
Today is the day we have been eagerly anticipating – Giving Hearts Day! Your gift of $10 or more made online at www.impactgiveback.org will be matched by Dakota Medical Foundation and other generous donors. Your gift today will help make a possibility a reality....
Are you losing your vision and having trouble accessing the computer? Do you have Macular Degeneration or another progressive vision disorder and will eventually become blind? ZoomText Fusion just might be the answer to get you accurately computing once again....
Last month I wrote about a smartwatch and its ability to provide discreet vibrating reminders, which help people with ADHD, Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, and more. Today we are going to talk about a watch that provides reminders...
In March, 2013, I wrote about an app called Any.do, which is a powerful task management system. The company has recently made some great upgrades to this app, including the addition of a new integrated calendar app, Cal, both of which can help many...
Smartphones can be a great tool for many people to help them remember to do things, stay on task, and organize their lives. These mobile devices can make self-management possible for many people, especially...
Do you have trouble filling out worksheets, tests and forms with handwriting due to fine motor issues, arthritis, dysgraphia, or other disabilities? Is typing easier for you than writing? If you answered "YES"...
For some, the ability to feel the keys when typing is a must, which can make using mobile devices very frustrating! External Bluetooth keyboards and keyboard/cases are bulky and not that portable. You pretty much need to use it on a table. For this reason, I am...