PRESENTER: Margaret Cisco This webinar will review causes of memory loss and discuss different kinds of memory. It will describe how a functioning memory enables people to accomplish daily life tasks. The webinar defines AT with respect to how improved memory relates to life functions such as communication, safety, making choices about life, and doing what person was once able to do. Pictures of low and high tech AT tools available for memory support across areas function in the home, in the community, at school, and in employment situations will be shown. This webinar is not targeted to a specific type of memory loss or target disability area. Information presented will include tools that will be useful for people of all ages who may be struggling with memory loss that affects their function in life activities.

1. AT Tools for Memory Support Presenter: Margaret Cisco, AT Specialist Assistive Technology of Alaska (ATLA) www.atlaak.org

2. General Objectives Know what AT is and why to consider AT to support memory. Be able to identify three AT devices or products for memory support. Be aware of three resources for AT related to memory. Assistive Technology of Alaska

3. Agenda About ATLA and Assistive Technology (AT) Memory and Causes of memory losses Memory in daily life Matching AT to the person and the needs Low to high tech AT tools for memory support Resources Reminders Assistive Technology of Alaska

5. Demonstration centers

6. Training activities

7. Loan, Re-use, and Recycle programs

8. Referrals for service or funding

9. Funding support (website)Assistive Technology of Alaska

10. What is Assistive Technology? What is Assistive Technology (AT)? Assistive Technology of Alaska (off the shelf, modified, or customized)

12. Completing tasks with increased effectiveness, or safety.

14. Memory – Information Flow Sensory Short Term (working memory) Long Term Facts Semantic (language) Episodic (events) Procedures

16. Executive Functions

17. Planning

18. Initiation

19. Execution

20. Time managementPlanning Awareness of deficit Self-monitoring Follow-through Flexibility of thinking

22. Alcohol Use

23. Alzheimer's

24. Brain Tumors

25. Degenerative Neurological Diseases

26. Dementia

27. Drugs/Interactions

28. Head Injury

29. Infection

30. Psychological Causes

31. Seizures

32. Stroke

33. Therapeutic InterventionsAssistive Technology of Alaska

34. Memory in Daily Living What someone said What we want to say Information Sequences What to take Where to find items

35. Memory in Daily Living Shopping needs Scheduled events Destinations and how to get there Steps for Familiar activities

36. Memory in Daily Living Something on the stove Turning off appliances Critical routines Past events

37. When Choosing AT SETT framework Assistive Technology of Alaska

39. When does the memory system fail?

40. How does memory loss affect personal safety?

41. What other conditions need to be considered?

42. Personal preferences?

43. How easy is the AT to use?Assistive Technology of Alaska

44. Communication Assistive Technology of Alaska Communication Books Voice Output Devices Text for Communication

45. Communication Assistive Technology of Alaska Lingraphica CIRCA -- Computer Interactive Reminiscence and Conversation Aid Talking Photo Album

46. Listening Assistive Technology of Alaska Recording Tools SoundNote simplenote

47. Phone Numbers Assistive Technology of Alaska Voice Dialing Picture Dialing Standard Phone Standard Phone

48. Finders & Reminders Assistive Technology of Alaska Wall Mounts Car Reminder Door Hanger Finder Alarms

49. Shopping Lists Assistive Technology of Alaska Apps that record text or speech, keep track, sort and verbally remind by actual physical location. Voice Record, Sort & Print Out

50. Examples: Scheduled Events Assistive Technology of Alaska Calendars, Planners Color Coding PDAs and Smart Phones

51. Examples: Task Sequences Assistive Technology of Alaska Picture Prompts Voice Reminders, Timers, Alarms

52. Getting to Destinations Assistive Technology of Alaska Dedicated GPS Systems and Smart Phones Nav4All Droid app Personal Pocket GPS Locator Bike My Way iPhone App

53. Stoves and Appliances Assistive Technology of Alaska Automatic Stove/Oven Control Automatic Electric Shut Off Automatic Fire Suppression Timers and Alarms

54. Medication Assistive Technology of Alaska Blister Packs Pill Organizers Reminders & Dispensers Medication Reminder Services Cell Phone Reminder & Logging Apps

55. Water Issues Assistive Technology of Alaska Overflow Plug Automatic Off/On Auto Flushers Metered Flow Scald Protection

56. Why AT in the Senior Years? Why AT Tools Are Important People want to be able to communicate People want to be able to do what they once did People want to make their own choices Who we associate with Where we live What we do How we do it Assistive Technology of Alaska

58. Reminders! CEU address: http://www.aacinstitute.org Follow-up survey Midnight Sun Assistive Technology Conference August 3-5, 2011 Preconference ATACP certificate program August 1-2,2011 Assistive Technology of Alaska