4 Neurology Apps to Empower Older Patients

Language Therapy and Language Therapy Lite

Language Therapy is a speech therapy app designed to improve reading, writing, speaking, and listening for patients with aphasia after, for instance, stroke, brain injury, autism, etc. The activities are customizable and designed for clinical and home use. Included are four apps in one: comprehension therapy for improving listening and reading comprehension; naming therapy for improving word-finding skills; reading therapy to strengthen literacy; and writing therapy to improve spelling skills. Interfaces are easy to use for all ages and abilities. Language Therapy Lite includes all four functionalities but has fewer words. Available in Spanish, French, German, and English. Cost: Language Therapy for iOS or android: $54.99; Language Therapy Lite: free

Language Therapy Links: iOS. Android • Language Therapy Lite Links: iOS. Android

Medisafe Pill Reminder and Medication Tracker

Medisafe is one of the top-rated medication managers. It provides reminders about appointments as well as when to take and refill medications. The app has a medication tracking function and provides information about drug interactions and dosages. It can be synced with other health apps that track blood glucose, blood pressure, weight, pulse, etc. And, it allows report sharing with providers, and synchronizes family medications to one place. The Medisafe Premium upgrade provides unlimited Medfriend supporters, unlimited family and friend profiles, more than 20 health measurements, choice of a dozen Medtone reminder voices, and the ability to pick color themes and pillbox shapes. Available in several languages. Cost: MediSafe: free; MediSafe Premium: $4.99/month, $39.99/year. Platforms: iOS, Android

CareZone

CareZone is a caregiver app intended to make caring for others easier and simpler. The app allows users to take pictures of meds, automatically adds medication names, dosages and other details, and provides medication and refill reminders. There’s a journal for tracking symptoms, and a calendar for tracking appointments. It also has a contacts section for recording information about doctors, pharmacies, insurance providers, a notes section for hard to remember details, and a to-do list that can be used to assign tasks to others and get support. Users can share access with others in case of emergencies or to coordinate care. English only. Cost: Free. Links: iOS • Android