I have a new phone.

My prior phone was more than 3 years old. It had a small screen that I found increasingly difficult to use. It worked well as a calculator but was unable to connect with on-line app repositories.

In dealing with my injury, I feel the need for something that provides “personal decision support.” I wanted a way to carry task lists with me so I can remember what I am attempting to do. I wanted to capture fleeting insight that arrives in the middle of a walk. I need a functional shopping list. I need a set of check lists I can reference to ensure I have done what I know I should do before leaving the house, or going to sleep. In brief, I wanted assistive technology that I could carry with me at all times – a pocket full of memory aids.
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