Technology Solutions for Parkinson’s Patients Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurological movement disorder that affects thousands of Americans each year. But it’s not a diagnosis without hope. Technology and innovation are helping patients live a better quality...
Stroke 101 in the Year 2020 When you hear that someone you know has had a stroke, the most dire images may fill your imagination. A stroke can be devastating or fatal for many, depending on the kind of stroke and the severity. Yet, recent developments in the field of...
Top Tablets For Seniors A computer tablet, like the iPad, can be a great tool for aging seniors. Tablets take up less room than an imposing desktop computer. They’re lighter than a laptop. And they’re powerful—far more powerful than even the computer Ronald Reagan...
Fall Sensors and Fall Detection Devices: A Primer “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” We’ve all seen the TV commercial that ran in the late 1980s. It played on a fear of falling. Aging seniors are helpless, according to this ad. Aging seniors aren’t helpless. But...
Are Smart Homes A Smart Choice For Seniors? Turn on the TV or surf the web and you’ll hear about some newfangled device that someone has labeled “smart.” There are smart refrigerators, smart thermostats, smart washing machines, and smart trash cans (yes, that’s a...