AI Tools
Ten kinds of help, sorted by what they do
You do not need all of these. Most people find two or three that fit their life and happily ignore the rest. Every tool below carries an honest note about how much effort it asks of you.
Conversational AI Friendly Companions Assistants you talk with in plain English, the way you would with a helpful neighbour. See the tools → Voice assistants & dictation Listening Ears Speak instead of typing. Useful if typing is slow, or hands and eyes are not what they were. See the tools → Health & wellbeing Wellness Partners Company, reminders, and a second set of eyes on your health — never a replacement for your doctor. See the tools → Everyday productivity Helpful Organizers Keep letters tidy, appointments straight, and calls clear. See the tools → Photos, cards & creating Creative Companions Make cards, tidy old photographs, and put pictures where the family can see them. See the tools → Digital safety Safety Guardians Fewer scams, stronger passwords, and a way to check whether your details have leaked. See the tools → Staying close to people Connection Builders See the family, share the day, and keep the door open when visiting is hard. See the tools → Bills & finances Money Mentors Bills paid on time, unusual charges caught early, and a clear view of where money goes. See the tools → Learning & memory Mind Expanders Learn a language, keep the mind limber, or finally take that course. See the tools → A home that helps back Home Helpers Lights, locks, and a doorbell you can answer from your chair. See the tools →
A word on how we choose
We only list tools that are still actively maintained, and we say plainly when a
product has been retired and replaced. Nothing here is a paid placement. Where a
tool costs money, that is on you to weigh — we have no stake in it.