BEST Suite: 5 apps in 1 1.23

The BEST Suite is a comprehensive tool designed to aid individuals in their journey to reclaim independence following brain injury, concussion, stroke, and other cognitive challenges. This innovative suite is the result of collaborative efforts between a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in cognitive rehabilitation and brain injury survivors.

Through consistent use, the BEST Suite assists users in honing practical skills that enhance various aspects of their daily lives:

• Improving initiation, time management, and self-esteem
• Establishing a sense of life balance and achieving greater independence
• Increasing confidence by celebrating small victories
• Identifying personalized strategies for success
• Enhancing overall productivity
• Gaining mastery over daily routines

The BEST Suite encapsulates five distinct applications:

1. PaceMyDay:
   • Efficiently plan your day for optimal success
   • Manage your energy levels effectively
   • Complete tasks based on your current state
   • Identify energy-consuming tasks
   • Learn the importance of breaks and the impact of quality sleep
2. ReachMyGoals:
   • Utilize templates to kickstart goal-setting
   • Create personalized, measurable objectives
   • Break down goals into manageable steps
   • Track progress and setbacks
   • Set reminders for each task
3. StrategizeMyLife:
   • Access strategies swiftly
   • Annotate personalized tips on strategy implementation
   • Create customized strategy groups
   • Retailor strategies based on utility and effectiveness

The BEST Suite offers unique attributes:

• An integrated suite comprising four apps that share information for enhanced efficiency
• Incorporation of self-regulation principles to foster incremental progress
• Cross-app reminders for consistent engagement
• Collaboration with end-users to ensure ongoing relevance and effectiveness in real-world scenarios

The application seamlessly integrates with the iPhone’s Health App, gathering pertinent data without sharing or storing sensitive health-related information.

This groundbreaking creation was made possible with support from the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for Community Living, Health and Function (LiveWell RERC), funded by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) under grant number 90RE5028.