Assistive Devices (p1):
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Devices to help with hearing, vision, mobility and more. Hearing aids; Mobility aids; Memory aids; Vision aids.
For Older Adults, their Families, and Caregivers
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Technology & the Future of Aging
This is a live recording (slides and audio) of a talk given by Richard Caro entitled "The Future of Aging, & the Intersection of Aging & Technology". This talk was given in March 2019, at the Commonwealth Club, San Francisco.
Low Vision Aids, Adaptations, Resources
Learn about Low Vision Aids & Adaptations in this detailed overview by Dr Marlena Chu. For people with low vision, these tools can make a big difference to the ability to live independently, and to quality of life.
Alzheimer's Thermostat Design: Jeeves vs. Nurse Ratched
Remember Jeeves, and Nurse Ratched? Imagine they were in charge of designing products for older adults. I wish we had the sort of products I imagine Jeeves would have designed for Bertie Wooster. Unfortunately, we seem to get the products Nurse Ratched might have dreamed up for the unfortunate inmates of "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest".
Lighted Magnifier: Read menus in dim light
Reading under poor lighting conditions is a common problem, not only for reading menus, but also for reading in bed, or seeing small type in a poorly lit space. What is needed is some type of lighted magnifier. There are four categories of solutions for this common problem. The pro’s and con’s of each solution are detailed below, as well as in the individual product listings we link to.
Inventor Road Trip
Earlier this month we invited the inventor of a new type of walker to come along to one of the Longevity Collective circle meetings and show the older adults members of our circle the prototype of her invention and get their feedback. It was pretty interesting. This article is about the experience.
Arthritis Sufferers: Struggling with Clothing?
We have been looking for good arthritis clothing solutions. These products range from various special shoes for arthritis to a special type of arthritis bra. This article uses videos from around the web to demonstrate some of those solutions, and we add our comments and questions.
Rollator Research, U-Step 2 and Parkinson's Disease
Last year we bought a cane for my wife to help her with balance problems with her slowly advancing Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The style of the cane was more important to her than its function. I realized then it would be better to do rollator research before the illness might force us into an... ....... Read more
Review of the Trionic Veloped
It was on this site that I first learned about the Trionic Veloped, suggested as a rollator that could go anywhere off-road outdoors, but not reviewed.
I'm 70 years of age and had a back injury 6 years ago that affects the nerves in my left leg, making it painful when I... ....... Read more
Mobility Tech: Share Your Insights or Questions
Do you (or someone you care about) use any mobility tech — like cars, or bicycles? Or canes, walkers, or rollators?
The Longevity Explorers are exploring mobility tech. We are interested... ....... Read more
Pill Holders @ SF
SF Longevity Explorers discuss the pros and cons of a variety of pill holders. .........Read more
Pill Holders @ SF
SF Longevity Explorers discuss the pros and cons of a variety of pill holders. .........Read more
Pill Holders @ SF
SF Longevity Explorers discuss the pros and cons of a variety of pill holders. .........Read more
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VOY Tunable Glasses
VOY tunable glasses are designed to allow the wearer to adjust either lens to accommodate varying ocular functions.
U-Step Walker for Neurological Conditions
U-Step Neuro products are specialized walkers and canes intended to aid ambulation and prevent falls for persons with developmental or neurological deficits such as Parkinson's.
Foray Spring Rollator
The Foray "Spring" is a rollator that is intended to be an improved ambulation assistive device with a sleek and stable design.
Acesight
Acesight devices are wearable electronic glasses intended to improve visual acuity for low vision people.
Patriot ViewPoint Low Vision Glasses
Patriot ViewPoint low vision glasses are intended to be comfortable to wear and to render images, text, and objects with clarity, as well viewing television more clearly.
Singer Self-Threading Needles
Singer Self-threading needles are designed to help persons with visual or range of motion limitations to sew by simplifying the threading of the needle.
Mighty Sight LED Magnifying Eyewear
Ontel's Mighty Sight is Eyewear intended to fit over conventional glasses to illuminate and magnify print or objects.
Koolertron Video Magnifier
A video magnifier designed specifically to be used to enlarge things for people with impaired vision.
From the website: "Suitable for : cataract, glaucoma, macular degeneration, optic atrophy, retinopathy, high myopia, congenital cataract, nystagmus, albinism, elder man...
ActiveCare Bed
The ActiveCare Bed by Med-Mizer is designed to allow a limited mobility person to safely get into and out of bed, and to protect the caregiver from injury as well.
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