We know that strokes can cause permanent damage and even death. But, did you know that the the elderly are at higher risk than any other age group? According to the Stanford School of Medicine Stroke Center, two-thirds of all stroke victims are elderly. Many of us know the general information about the cause of stroke, but there are things that …
New iShoe Could Prevent Falls
From the "This is why we paid for our kids to go to college" department comes a story about the iShoe that can help seniors aging in place. This incredible new piece of equipment could help physicians discover problems with balance before a fall actually happens. The model the MIT Team is working with now is geared towards merely identifying a …
Senior Cell Phones – Jitterbug Dial
The Jitterbug Dial is causing quite a stir in the cell phone market. Specifically designed for seniors, this phone features a large display, back-lit and bright easy to see buttons, full keypad for dialing, simple “Yes” and “No” action buttons, quick operator button (Press “0" to reach a live Jitterbug operator), onscreen help and large text. It …
7 Money Saving Tips for Seniors
The rising cost of groceries, gas, medical care and other daily necessities are putting the squeeze on millions of people worldwide; seniors are one group that are being hit the hardest. With tight budgets and limited disposable income, it is difficult for many to make ends meet. A recent article indicates that 59% of available senior income is …
New Cell Phone Designs for Seniors
As we had shown in a previous article on senior cell phones, there are some great cell phones out there for older people. The ones in this article are not reality yet (they are concept phones), but we hope to see them (and others like them) very soon. More Senior Cell Phones : Jitterbug Plus | Just5 J510 | Doro & SnapFon | Full list of …
Telemedicine and Remote Caregiving
Telemedicine in India going wireless, but having major impact now. Exerpts from an interview with K. Ganapathy, president of Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation (ATNF), who provides telemedicine services to suburban and rural areas of India. With the assistance of ATNF, 103 centers have been setup that have provided more than 45,000 …