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What is prompting?

Prompting is a term used to describe a communication technique used to help someone with a cognitive or memory impairment to remember specific information or perform a particular action. This technique involves providing cues or reminders to prompt the person to remember something or to perform a certain task.

Prompting can take many forms, such as verbal cues, written prompts, or visual aids. It is commonly used in settings where individuals may have difficulty with short-term memory or executive functioning, such as in rehabilitation facilities, schools, or care homes.

Prompting can be helpful in promoting independence and reducing frustration in individuals with cognitive impairments, by providing support and guidance in a way that allows them to achieve their goals and complete tasks with greater ease.

What does NFC mean?

NFC means Near Field Communication

NFC is a wireless technology that should enable electronics to communicate with each other. This happens on a radio frequency that allows mobile phones, digital cameras, etc. Can communicate with each other over a distance of approximately 20 cm (at a rate of 212 kilobits per second). Both Philips and Sony also have smart cards with microprocessor that are intended for storing identification data or financiƫe information. Read More