An app that helps explain what you need.
Spoonfull Crash Companion™ was built for people with ME & Long Covid to communicate needs to caregivers and helpers in just a few taps — no speaking, typing, or pushing through brain fog.
Why Our Community Needs Spoonfull
Our research uncovered the key challenges faced by people with ME & Long Covid when trying to communicate during crashes:
Identifying Needs
Too weak to speak, type, or think clearly.
Emotional Hesitation
Feeling like a burden.
Cognitive Overload
Too many steps when energy is low.
Caregiver Misunderstanding
Needs misinterpreted without context.
"Trying not to ask for too much because I feel like a nuisance
— Patient Survey
"It's impossible to ask people for help because they don't understand...
— Patient Survey
"Sometimes I think they are resting, but really they are in pain or panicking quietly…
— Caregiver Survey
Features Built for Crashes
Cognitive-Friendly Design:
We're Building This Together
Created from lived experience — we believe the best tools come from the people who will use them. We also know that our caregivers are our lifelines. Spoonfull supports them with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.
We're looking for:
Partners who share our mission
Volunteers with lived experience
Survey participants