Stress management

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.

 
 
 
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