Memory & cognition

Reduce missed or doubled doses.

Visual daily plan reduces confusion.

Clear day, date, time — reduces disorientation.

Voice reminders, calls, lights — hands-free.

Voice alerts and pill organizer in one.

Locked weekly pill organizer — caregiver fills, survivor opens one slot at a time.

• Memory & cognition
• Communication and thinking skills

Label drawers, meds, supplies clearly.

Timed slots release pills — alarm reminds dose; locked until scheduled.

Laminated board with everyday needs to point to when words are hard.

Picture-word cards for needs, pain, and daily tasks when speech is limited.

• Aphasia & communication
• Communication and thinking skills

Photo-dial landline or cell — loud audio, simple interface.

Large-type communication board with adjustable stand for table or bed.

• Aphasia & communication
• Communication and thinking skills

Clip or watch tracker with app map — for confusion, aphasia, or exit-seeking.

Alexa or Google Home — call contacts or emergency by voice if hands are busy.

Turns off the stove if left unattended — fire safety.

Adjustable stand for tablet-based speech apps.

See time remaining at a glance.

Sensors call for help if a hard fall is detected — even if you cannot press.

Wearable help button linked to 24/7 monitoring — press for emergency dispatch.

Stud finder, height guide, and marking tape for grab bar layout before tile.

• Balance & fall prevention
• Left-side weakness (hemiparesis)

Wireless call button rings a portable receiver — no monthly service.

Replace round knobs with levers — easier one-handed use after stroke.

• Left-side weakness (hemiparesis)
• Right-side weakness (hemiparesis)

Cellular pendant or watch — works at home, yard, and short errands.

Lights hallways automatically — major fall prevention at night.

Monitor oxygen levels at home.

Peel-and-stick lights for hall → bath route during power or remodel work.

Hands-free magnification with bright LED — easier for reading after vision changes.

Cup with nose cut-out — drink without tipping your head back as far.

• Swallowing changes (dysphagia)
• Communication and thinking skills

Automatic can opener — minimal grip and wrist force for meal prep.

Keep phone in reach, hands-free.

Simple daily pacing worksheet — rest breaks, meds, and rehab slots.

• Post-stroke fatigue
• Rest and energy management

Raise bed or chair height for easier sit-to-stand.

Mark step edges to prevent visual missteps.

Padded briefs reduce fracture risk from falls.

One-press emergency help — peace of mind for solo time.

Watch-style help button — easier for hand weakness than small pendant.

Automatic hallway and bathroom lighting at night.

Lay over plywood or temporary paths during remodel — high grip backing.

• Balance & fall prevention
• Reducing fall risk at home

Pre-paid or device-only alert — calls preset contacts, not a monitoring center.

Cross thresholds and small steps safely.

Two large buttons recordable with the survivor's voice.

Plastic barrier with zipper — seals off bathroom demo dust from bedroom.

See and talk to visitors without rushing to the door.

Consumer watch (Apple, Galaxy, Pixel) with fall detection and emergency SOS.

Daily BP check — stroke recovery key vital.

Large press plate beside bed or toilet — wired or wireless to alert system.

Gains about 2 in. of doorway width without reframing — helpful for walkers.

Hands-free reading light.

Holds papers at eye level beside monitor — less looking down.

Adjustable text size and warm front-light — gentler for tired eyes.

Large-area magnification for reading.

Bold labels for microwave, meds, and phone — easier low-vision scanning.

• Vision changes after stroke
• Reducing fall risk at home

High-contrast keys help vision and aphasia.

Gooseneck magnifier with light — mail, meds, and phone under enlargement.

Velcro ankle/wrist weights for graded strengthening.

Reduce overstimulation and fatigue.

Memory foam or gel arm pads — pressure relief for forearms and elbows.

Colored overlay or window keeps the reader on the right line.

High-quality mic for voice-to-text writing.

Hands-free voice typing when keyboard speed is limited.