National Senior Citizens Day is particularly important to recognize this month, as we head toward a major spike in the aging population. According to the World Health Organization, there were 200 million people over 60 years old in 1950; by 2000, that number tripled to nearly 600 million; by 2025, it is estimated there will […]
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Walabot HOME Fall Detection System
Did you know 1 in 4 adults aging in place fall every year? Unfortunately, only a fraction of them has a medical alert device or caregiver when they fall. If you’re looking for something to help detect falls and notify emergency contact(s), check out the Walabot HOME Fall Detection System. Walabot HOME automatically detects falls […]
RainCane – 2-in-1 walking cane umbrella
Rainy days can be tricky trying to balance both a cane and umbrella in your hands. What if I told you you can have both in one unique device? Now you can with RainCane! RainCane is a 2-in-1 walking cane umbrella. With a simple click of a button, you can easily separate them and use […]
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LipSurf the Web
Most of today’s households include one or more smart speakers, like Alexa or Google Home. But the problem with smart speakers is they are isolated from the web. That’s where LipSurf comes in — offering voice control for the web! It’s a tool that helps users finish everyday tasks by utilizing voice control — and […]
Brix Brings Color-Coded Communication
For people with speech disorders or communication limitations, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices give them the ability to communicate using talking buttons or boxes. Talking Brix 2 are thin, lightweight communicators with built-in magnets. They can also be used for single or multi-message communication. Meanwhile, they are perfect for carrying in your pocket or […]
Live Your Best Life with JACO
Imagine being able to accomplish a task that was once impossible, safely and independently. The KINOVA JACOⓇ Assistive robot — known as “JACO” —provides a way for those who have limited or no upper limb mobility to achieve this. Designed to be mounted on a power wheelchair and to integrate fully into your daily life, this […]