Editing Assistive technology (section)

=== Memory aids ===
Memory aids are any type of assistive technology that helps a user learn and remember certain information. Many memory aids are used for cognitive impairments such as reading, writing, or organizational difficulties. For example, a [[Digital pen|Smartpen]] records handwritten notes by creating both a digital copy and an audio recording of the text. Users simply tap certain parts of their notes, the pen saves it, and reads it back to them. From there, the user can also download their notes onto a computer for increased accessibility. Digital voice recorders are also used to record "in the moment" information for fast and easy recall at a later time.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Using External Aids to Compensate for Memory and Organizational Problems Post-TBI|url = http://www.brainline.org/content/2011/04/using-external-aids-to-compensate-for-memory-and-organizational-problems-post-tbi.html|access-date = November 30, 2015|date = April 11, 2011}}</ref>

A 2017 Cochrane Review highlighted the current lack of high-quality evidence to determine whether assistive technology effectively supports people with dementia to manage memory issues.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Van der Roest |first1=Henriëtte G |last2=Wenborn |first2=Jennifer |last3=Pastink |first3=Channah |last4=Dröes |first4=Rose-Marie |last5=Orrell |first5=Martin |date=2017-06-11 |title=Assistive technology for memory support in dementia |journal=Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews |volume=2017 |issue=6 |pages=CD009627 |doi=10.1002/14651858.cd009627.pub2 |issn=1465-1858 |pmc=6481376 |pmid=28602027}}</ref> Thus, it is not presently sure whether or not assistive technology is beneficial for memory problems.