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...
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by Bruce Brown | January 25, 2018 | General News, Health
Single-purpose wrist, pendant, or pin-on emergency alert devices have been available for decades. Smartwatches paired with smartphones running health and wellness apps are commonplace. In a further step for wearable alert products, Shenzhen-based mobile device...
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...
by Alfred Poor | July 21, 2017 | General News, Health
Fitness bands have become very popular in recent years (though many seem to end up in a kitchen drawer after a few months). But what if you’re not so interested in fitness, but would rather track other health and wellness factors? Do these devices have any...
