by Jim Ware | November 10, 2017 | Enabling Tech, Fitness, General News, Health
Sensoria, the folks who gave you smart socks, recently introduced the Sensoria Smart Running Shoe. It. Tracks. Your. Every. Step through embedded textile pressure sensors and a detachable electronic device. The Bluetooth-enabled device relays data to the Sensoria Run...
by Kimberly Houston | October 17, 2017 | General News, Health
Many of us have experience with an older relative who wants to remain independent for as long as possible, but who we fear may injure themselves if left alone. One key to helping older Americans live longer, healthier, and more independent lives is fall prevention and...
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by Bruce Brown | September 26, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
“Aging in place” just recently received support from what some might consider an unlikely source: the United States House of Representatives. In an uncommon unanimous bipartisan vote, the U.S. House passed the Self-Drive Act, H.R. 3388 to boost the...
by Alfred Poor | September 25, 2017 | General News, Health
The number of U.S. seniors aged 65 or older topped 50 million in November 2016. By 2020, this number is expected to grow to nearly 55 million. According to AARP, about 34 million people in the U.S. provided unpaid care to adults aged 50 or older in 2015. Our country...
by Alfred Poor | September 5, 2017 | General News, Health
Seniors represent a growing portion of our population, and one of the most pressing needs is to find ways to help them continue to live independently yet safely. Caregivers and family members need to be able to monitor seniors for sudden or gradual physical or...
