by Alfred Poor | November 28, 2016 | General News, Medical
Hearing loss can affect people of all ages. For the elderly, it can lead to social isolation and frustration with trying to communicate. For children, it can cause a serious barrier to learning, especially in a classroom setting. As a result, it is important that...
by Alfred Poor | September 21, 2016 | General News, Health, Medical
It may seem obvious, but you have to know your market when you’re designing a new product or service. This is especially true if you’re creating a consumer electronics device, or if you want to create something for the elderly to use. And if you’re...
by Bruce Brown | September 8, 2016 | General News, Health
Proficiency in the six “Activities of Daily Living” (ADLs) often determine care choices for the elderly, chronically ill, or disabled. The ADLs are eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring (walking), and continence. According to Investopedia,...
by Bruce Brown | September 6, 2016 | Health
The stress and embarrassment of the unexpected sudden need for a bowel movement can be severe enough to keep people from leaving home or otherwise engaging in normal lifestyles. Triple W is a tech company co-located in Tokyo and Los Altos, California. The company...
by Alfred Poor | September 6, 2016 | Health, Medical
As our population ages, our society faces the challenges of how to support and care for our older citizens. For many good reasons — not the least of which are saving on healthcare and other costs — seniors want to live independently in their own homes as...