by Alfred Poor | August 9, 2018 | General News, Health
What disease affects nearly 50 million people worldwide, with nearly 10 million new cases diagnosed each year? This disease costs more than $1 trillion each year when you factor in all the direct and indirect costs. The answer is dementia, and these numbers are...
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by Bruce Brown | July 12, 2018 | General News, Health
Falls are dangerous and costly, especially for the elderly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year there are more than 29 million falls and 28,000 fall-related deaths among older Americans, resulting in more than $31 billion in...
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by Bruce Brown | June 14, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News, Health
It’s still early days for responsive living environments. Amazon Alexa and other voice-activated personal assistants open the door for access to information, services, assistance, and extended independence for the elderly and disabled. People unable to use...
by Bruce Brown | April 8, 2018 | General News, Health
As the American population ages, the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia increases. The hunt is on for causes, cures, and ways to stave off the disease or slow its progression. People diagnosed with Alzheimer’s live anywhere from three...
by Alfred Poor | March 16, 2018 | General News, Health
Incontinence is a problem for the very young and the very old, as well for patients with certain conditions or following surgery (such as removal of the prostate). Infants don’t notice it for the most part, but it can be a frustrating and embarrassing problem...
