{"id":1,"date":"2019-02-12T15:51:07","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T15:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/qcard.ca\/wp\/?p=1"},"modified":"2019-07-22T15:05:31","modified_gmt":"2019-07-22T15:05:31","slug":"the-1-reason-why-reminder-calendar-apps-do-not-work-for-people-with-executive-dysfunction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/qcard.ca\/blog\/the-1-reason-why-reminder-calendar-apps-do-not-work-for-people-with-executive-dysfunction\/","title":{"rendered":"The #1 reason why Reminder & Calendar Apps DO NOT work for people with Executive Dysfunction"},"content":{"rendered":"

More and more people who live with memory and cognitive impairments are turning to smart phone apps as a tool, an aid, a crutch, in hopes of helping them remember, stay on track and take control of their day-to-day life. In this blog we will explain the fundamentals of why popular\u00a0calendar & reminder apps like\u00a0Apple iCal, Apple Reminders, Google Calendar, may not work.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0main flaw with all these apps<\/b>\u00a0is they were\u00a0made by people with healthy brains<\/b>,\u00a0for people with healthy brains,<\/b>\u00a0which means they were not built with you in mind \u2013 they don\u2019t understand what it\u2019s like to live with executive dysfunction, memory or cognitive impairments. \u00a0To be fair, how can they? You can only truly understand it when you live with it. These apps, although sufficient enough for the average user, lacks the fundamental ability to get us\u00a0to\u00a0start something, follow-through with it<\/b>, and\u00a0not forget\u00a0<\/b>along the way.<\/p>\n

Usability is\u00a0EVERYTHING<\/h2>\n

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First, lets understand what \u201cUsability\u201d means:\u00a0Usability means that the\u00a0people who use a\u00a0product\u00a0can do so\u00a0quickly and easily\u00a0to accomplish\u00a0their own tasks<\/b>.\u2013 Janice (Ginny) Redish and Joseph Dumas,\u00a0A Practical Guide to Usability Testing, 1999, p. 4 <\/span><\/p>\n

Usability\u00a0<\/b>is the difference between a user adopting a product\u00a0vs.<\/b>\u00a0abandoning a product. \u00a0If a product does not help a user accomplish their own task, then it has failed. \u00a0\u00a0This concept is especially true when it comes to our population of users. \u00a0People living with Brain Injuries, ADHD, Alzheimers, Dementia, etc., have a\u00a0real need<\/b>\u00a0for products that assist in their day-to-day living, especially when it comes to managing it and getting things done.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look at an example. Lets look at a daily task like taking medication.\u00a0As you can imagine, this could become quite\u00a0challenging for our users. \u00a0Here\u2019s a simple example of what\u00a0happens to Johnny when he tries to manage his medication\u00a0using an app that wasn\u2019t built for him:<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a08:00AM<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Johnny receives an\u00a0alert\u00a0on his Smartphone\u00a0reminding him to take his medication. Johnny has 2 options to choose from:<\/p>\n

OPTION 1:<\/b>\u00a0stop what he\u2019s\u00a0doing and take\u00a0immediate\u00a0action<\/b>.\u00a0 Healthcare professionals often offer this as a strategy to help us get things done.\u00a0 I understand the theory behind it and how it makes logical sense on paper. \u00a0But when applied to\u00a0real life, this theory is\u00a0full of flaws<\/b>. \u00a0First, it\u2019s impossible to predict and deliver\u00a0alerts for events at the exact moment they are needed. \u00a0Secondly, asking us to stop what we\u2019re doing and move onto another task is adding to our chaos.\u00a0 Option 1 actually\u00a0fights\u00a0against us.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Now you\u2019re introducing a new tool that\u00a0will distract us even more and continuously take us off task. It\u2019s\u00a0not practical and is not a solution we can rely on.<\/p>\n

OPTION 2:<\/b>\u00a0Johnny relies on himself\u00a0to remember later<\/b>. \u00a0Well\u2026 we can all guess what happens next\u2026\u00a0The scary thing is, sometimes it only takes a few minutes to forget all about it. \u00a0This option is NOT recommended. Let\u2019s see what happens to Johnny next.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a08:06AM<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 The thought of medication has left Johnny\u2019s mind.<\/p>\n

So, where does this\u00a0leave us? \u00a0It leaves us in a place of uncertainty, chaos and a feeling of having no control. \u00a0You see, whether you use the app(s) above or not,\u00a0the results for Johnny are\u00a0still the same<\/b>. \u00a0He still forgets and he doesn\u2019t get things done, even though he was reminded. \u00a0It\u2019s not Johnny fault, he is trying his hardest, but this is Johnny\u2019s new reality.<\/p>\n

How Qcard Adapts\u00a0To\u00a0Johnny<\/h2>\n

\"\"\u00a08:00AM<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Johnny receives an\u00a0alert from Qcard on his SmartPhone\u00a0reminding him to take his medication. \u00a0Johnny can relax\u2026 he doesn\u2019t need to take immediate action\u2026 he doesn\u2019t have to stop what he\u2019s doing\u2026 heck, he can even ignore it if he wishes\u2026 because Johnny knows and feels secure\u00a0that Qcard will not let him forget.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a08:01AM<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Qcard reminds Johnny again.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a08:02AM<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Another reminder. \u00a0Still not ready Johnny? No problem.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a08:03AM<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Another reminder from Qcard. \u00a0Are you still there Johnny?<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a08:04AM<\/b>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u201cYa I\u2019m still here Qcard. \u00a0I\u2019ll get to you in a minute\u201d replies Johnny<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a08:05AM<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 yet another reminder from Qcard. \u00a0\u201cOkay, okay\u2026 I\u2019m still not ready Qcard. \u00a0Remind me again in 15 minutes please\u201d replies Johnny
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\n(15 minutes later)
\n.
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\n\"\"\u00a0<\/b>8:20AM<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Hey Johnny, are you ready to take your meds now?<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a08:21AM<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 I\u2019m on my way Qcard<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a08:22AM<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 SUCCESS!\u00a0\u2013 Johnny takes his meds.<\/p>\n

This is a great\u00a0example of how the\u00a0orange Reminder Qcard<\/span>\u00a0was designed to be\u00a0used in everyday life. It\u2019s not about \u201cremind Johnny\u00a0to take meds NOW\u201d\u2026 instead, lets \u201cremind Johnny to START THINKING\u00a0about\u00a0taking his meds\u201d, and allow him to\u00a0control the task at his own pace.<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Qcard gave\u00a0Johnny the flexibility\u00a0to manage the task\u00a0in that\u00a0moment<\/li>\n
  • Qcard allowed him to continue working on his current task and remained in the background to ensure he would not forget<\/li>\n
  • Qcard worked with Johnny\u2019s\u00a0\u2018lack of initiation\u2019 and allowed him\u00a0the freedom to take control of the task<\/li>\n
  • Qcard gives Johnny the independence and confidence he needs to succeed. Johnny feels good.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Which brings us to the next point, what happens later in the day when something triggers the thought\u00a0\u201cdid I take my meds this morning?<\/b>\u201c. \u00a0Normally, Johnny would stress over thinking, analyzing, searching for some clue that might link to some distant memory of his morning. \u00a0Well, with Qcard there\u2019s no more guessing\u2026 no more analyzing\u2026 no more searching through foggy memories\u2026 Qcard is a life saver \u2013 that\u2019s right, Qcard saves and archives\u00a0only the things\u00a0you complete in life. \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

    Johnny looks at Qcard and is\u00a0confident he\u00a0took his meds at 8:22AM this morning \u2013 Johnny is reassured.\u00a0With Qcard, Johnny will never\u00a0double dose, miss another dose or doubt himself ever again. \u00a0Johnny \u2665 Qcard.<\/p>\n

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