Useful Products & Resources: shared by the Tech-enhanced Life Community
Below are products and resources our Explorers have found useful or interesting in their search for ways to help mitigate the challenges of growing older.
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EasyTalk Mobile App
The EasyTalk mobile iOS app with subscription options that is intended to help the user to communicate in a wide variety of languages.
ChatAble App by Therapy Box
ChatAble by Therapy Box is intended to assist people with communication difficulties who benefit from symbol and photo support.
Braci Pro
Braci Pro is a smartphone app designed to convert sound-based alerts into signals that hearing impaired people can recognize.
Ava Mobile App
Ava is an Android app intended to provide speech to text accessibility for persons with hearing loss.
LifeGlider
The LifeGlider is an upright walking support device intended to allow movement without the fear of falling. The key point: you dont have to "hang on to it" and so can have your hands free.
Got It Together Now
Got It Together Now is a program intended to get one's Emergency Information File created within a relatively short period of time.
CareRinger
CareRinger is an automated service designed to enable seniors living independently to maintain communications with their family and friends.
Afari from Mobella
Longevity Explorers have expressed interest in more attractive designs as well as 'off road' capability in updated versions of the classic walker.
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Joy for All: Companion Pets
Ageless Innovation Joy for All companion pets are designed to provide company to persons who may be at risk for loneliness or isolation.
CookStop
CookStop is a safety device intended to prevent unattended stovetop fires on electric ranges..
Bellman Maxi Pro
Bellman's Maxi Pro Hearing Amplifier uses digital technology intended to help the user hear nearby conversations or enhance hearing cellphone conversations via Bluetooth.
Talking Bible
The Talking Bible is a battery powered digital player using an MP3 file and is intended for use by low vision persons as well as people of all ages who enjoy hearing the Bible being read aloud.
GrandPad: Purpose-built Tablet
GrandPad is a simple and secure tablet computer and a managed service that digitally connects an older adult to their family and friends. They can easily view family photos and videos, play games, check weather, listen to music, send voice emails, make phone calls, video chat, and more.
Pocketalker personal amplifier
This is a personal sound amplifier. Not a hearing aid. However we are told it works rather well for participating in a group converation.
Roger On Microphone by Phonak
The Roger On remote directional microphone by Phonak is designed to be placed on a table to hear individuals among a conversation group or remotely to be closer to a sound source.
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