Assistive Gizmo of the Month
After a brain injury, stress management is crucial for recovery and well-being.
-Calm is an app that offers a variety of breathing techniques, calming exercises, and sleep resources.
-The Hatch sound machine provides sleep sounds while a user falls asleep and a sunrise alarm for gentler wakeups, reducing the need to look at a bright phone first thing in the morning.
-Another tool to help with stress management is Loop earplugs, specifically the Quiet and Engage models, which minimize background noise to create a more calm environment.
This column is brought to you by ATLA (Assistive Technology of Alaska), a nonprofit, statewide resource. ATLA does not endorse these products but shares information on the
types of assistive technology that may benefi t Alaskans. ATLA's program, Tech- Ability, provides lifetime
equipment loans to mental health trust beneficiaries, including individuals with acquired or traumatic brain injuries. For more information or to arrange a free demonstration, visit https://www.atlaak.org or call 907-563-2599.
