[dillywho]

Many of the above, plus: (Hope I don't repeat any previously posted)


Phone - I forward my landline (which we need, some don't) to my smart phone. People calling have no idea we are away from the house.

TV stations

GasBuddy (free) to check gas prices

BP Monitor which can record and track BP and more (great for DR visits because it shows the history and charts) (free)

One of my favorite ones is the Voice Memo - I record our Dr. visits in the office or hospital. By the way, they really like for you to do that. This way you can go back and review exactly what he/she said. Great for updating family because you can share the recordings without having to try to be sure you tell all the kids the same thing.

Newspapers back home - Amarillo and Lubbock

Photos & videos

MapQuest

Notes: use for
Today - errands, etc
Misc
Grocery lists by store (don't get to the store without it that way)
Med list
Dr. Appts by Doctor & notes for Dr. visit (don't have to go to calendar to search but they are on the calendar, too)

Most importantly: My husband can be somewhat independent and we don't have to stay "tied at the hip". He had a stroke 12 yrs ago and lost the ability to effectively communicate (aphasia). He wears a Medical ID Bracelet with all his information in it. I am always just a phone call away. He still plays golf, plays billiards, drives (always has the cart, tho), plays cards, etc.