What topics does Tylor Mayfield write about?

Tylor Mayfield writes about accessible app design, large print brain games for seniors, spoon theory planning for chronic illness, puppy care routines, and the practical systems that support pet professionals. Articles draw directly from the problems that shaped each app.

What is spoon theory and how does it relate to task planning?

Spoon Theory is a framework for understanding energy-limited living, where 'spoons' represent finite daily energy units. A spoon theory planner applies this model to task management, helping people with chronic illness, ADHD, or fatigue-related conditions plan around real energy capacity instead of assuming unlimited availability.

What makes a brain game accessible for seniors with low vision?

Accessible brain games for seniors with low vision need high contrast, large tap targets, clear number sizing, and calm layouts free of visual clutter. Font size is only one factor — contrast ratio, control placement, and visual noise all affect usability for seniors managing conditions like macular degeneration.

Notes on accessibility and pacing

Practical writing on accessible games, energy-aware planning, and calmer software

Essays and guides drawn from the same problems that shape the apps: low-vision puzzle design, fatigue-aware planning, and tools that feel easier to live with day to day.

Behind the App6 min readMarch 11, 2026

Why I Built BarkOnTrack

The story behind BarkOnTrack — what volunteering at animal shelters revealed about the gap no general-purpose app was filling for pet professionals.

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Pet Business6 min readMarch 11, 2026

How Pet Sitters Stay Organized

What breaks down when your pet sitting client list grows past ten — and how to build a workflow that runs from your phone in the field.

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Puppy Care5 min readMarch 11, 2026

How a Puppy Training App Catches Patterns

A guide to using a puppy potty training app to spot timing patterns before accidents happen — what to log, why predictions matter, and how to build consistent routines.

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Puppy Care4 min readMarch 11, 2026

Keeping Puppy Health Records Organized

A practical guide to tracking puppy health records, vaccinations, symptoms, and vet visits — and why a dedicated puppy health tracker makes vet appointments easier.

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Accessibility5 min readMarch 11, 2026

Brain Games for Macular Degeneration

How to choose large print brain games for seniors with macular degeneration — what matters beyond font size for low-vision puzzle play.

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Chronic Illness5 min readMarch 11, 2026

Productivity Apps and Chronic Fatigue

An explanation of why standard productivity tools often fail people managing chronic fatigue, chronic illness energy tracking, and burnout — and what a better system looks like.

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Planning5 min readMarch 11, 2026

How to Use a Spoon Theory Planner

A simple process for using a spoon theory planner, energy tracking, and recurring routines without turning symptom management into another full-time job.

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Brain Games4 min readMarch 11, 2026

What Makes Large Print Brain Games Playable

A checklist for evaluating large print brain games for seniors — what contrast, tap targets, pacing, and layout decisions separate usable from frustrating.

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