This is a list of some Tech & Apps that explore how technology can support memory, planning, and connection.
“Whether you’re preparing, grieving, or supporting someone else, this resource hub offers practical tools, emotional support, spiritual insight, and trustworthy information to help navigate death and dying with greater understanding and care.”
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Helps preserve family stories in a more personal way: no writing required. It uses voice-recorded prompts (or you can choose your own) to guide someone (often an older family member) to share memories. These are then turned into keepsake books including photos, narratives, and QR codes linking back to original audio/video.
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A private journal / memoir app for capturing life events, milestones, and memories. You can add photos, use prompts or questions (hundreds provided), organize by life stage, and eventually export to book form. It emphasizes privacy and simplicity.
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Works like a time capsule: you store memories such as photos, videos, audio, and text into “capsules” that are meant to be opened in the future. It delays revealing them until a scheduled time, helping preserve moments and surprises.
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A secure, family oriented app that connects loved ones and helps preserve stories together. You can share photos, videos, audio, and stories; organize them in “Memory Boards”; and use it especially for families/caregivers, including in care settings. It’s private, focused on bridging generations and reducing isolation.
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1SE is a video diary app: you capture one second of video each day, or choose a snippet, and the app mashes these together into montages (monthly/yearly etc.). It’s a way to build up a visual record of your life over time, highlighting not just the “big moments” but everyday ones too.
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RoboForm is a secure password manager that stores and auto-fills your login information across devices. It also offers features like password generation and secure sharing.
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Keeper is a cybersecurity platform providing enterprise-grade password management, secure file storage, and dark web monitoring, ideal for both individuals and businesses.
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1Password is a user-friendly password manager with advanced features like Travel Mode and secure vault sharing, designed for families, individuals, and teams.
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NordPass, developed by the makers of NordVPN, offers secure password storage with zero-knowledge architecture and intuitive design for easy cross-platform access.
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Bitwarden is a popular open-source password manager known for its transparency, security, and affordability, with strong support for personal and enterprise use.
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Critical Info App is a secure tool for storing essential emergency and personal information, such as medical details, contacts, and vital documents, accessible when you need it most.
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The HELP App is a free mobile tool in Australia designed to help people nearing endoflife, their carers, families and networks coordinate both practical and emotional support. You can set up a care network, share tasks, plan what support is needed, and organise how help is offered and accepted.
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EverAfter is an app for end-of-life planning. You can use it to manage your assets, schedule messages to be sent after you pass, plan your funeral, and keep legacy information together so loved ones have clear instructions.
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Myend is a secure allinone platform for endoflife planning. You can create an ewill, store important documents, designate legacy contacts, manage digital assets (photos, social media, video, etc.), and leave messages or “last goodbyes.” It’s designed to help organise what matters and share it with loved ones.
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Eternal Wishes is a platform for planning your “celebration of life” or endoflife farewell. You can upload photos, songs, write messages, and outline your vision for what you’d like at your service or memorial. It helps you take the burden off loved ones by clearly stating what you want.
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My Aged Care is an Australian Government service that helps older people access the care and support they need. It provides information, assessments, and connections to services like inhome care or residential aged care.