If you’re concerned about your senior loved one’s independence in daily activities and routines, assistive devices may help. As seniors age, personal care tasks such as getting out of bed and getting ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that over 2.5 billion people worldwide use assistive devices, and that number is likely to rise as the older population grows. Older people face unique ...

Assistive technology can help those with disabilities to lead a more connected life. This is no niche market, either, and large tech companies are starting to make these assistive tech devices a ...

Falls are the leading cause of hospitalizations for seniors, which is less fun than a surprise party and twice as likely to land you in the ER. But don’t worry, turning your home into a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. TJ McCue is Seattle-based and covers tech & productivity tools. Mar 21, 2017, 04:43am EDT Mar 21, 2017, 04:46am EDT This article ...

Perspectives in Assistive Technology is a Winter Quarter Stanford course – now starting its eleventh year – that explores the design, development, and use of assistive technology that benefits people ...

So my mother is somewhere in the middle of the slope of Alzheimer’s - still remembers a lot of important things and wants to be connected to family, but a modern cell phone is too much for her. Since ...

Audio tools, mobile apps, and vision magnifiers can help people with vision loss navigate their lives. Tools and tech options may help read prescription labels, get the news online, or find out what’s ...