Research Update: Reminder System Can Help Whole Family BrainLine

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A brief summary of current research.

Alleviation of carer strain during the use of the Neuropage device by people with acquired brain injury

J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. Published Online First: 25 February 2009.

Previous studies have shown that use of a Neuropage — a radio-paging reminder system — can help people with brain injury compensate for planning and memory difficulties. In addition, the study found that caregivers reported significantly less strain when the device was in use.

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