Use Cassette Tapes

It's possible to keep various household finances and records on cassette tapes. Generally, one tape is used for each type of record. For example, you can have one tape for phone numbers, another for checking account use, and another for pharmacy records.

The downside of using tapes for records is that if you want to review a specific notation, you may have to playback a big portion of the tape to get to the information you need.

One suggestion is to actually repeat the entry twice at the time of initial recording, so you have a bigger target when trying to find it again in rewinding the tape.

Use A Commercial Ledger

Commercial check ledgers are available at most stationary stores and come in various sizes of large print. However, these ledgers range from ? inch to 1 inch writing spaces and this may not be enough space for your needs. Click on photo to enlarge.

Design Your Own Ledger

You can make your own check ledger by using a 3-ring notebook and plain paper. Use each page to write as large as you need to track the check number, to whom, amount and balance brought forward.

Buy A Large Print Register

You may be interested in the American Printing House for the Blind Daily Living Catalog that includes EZ Track large print check registers, address books, medical record keepers, and other useful products. These products are also available through many of the catalogs in our Products for Independent Living section.