Assistive Devices for Elderly People At first, Piyushi Dhir, who lives with her parents and grandparents in Ontario, Canada, noticed that her grandfather took longer to get off the couch. Over time, he would need a hand. Dhir worried about him falling. She bought him a portable standing ...
Assistive technology devicesGerontechnologyElderlyFourth ageICTDigital divide - ageing - peer training - aged care - digital inclusionUser interface design needs to be revisited for our oldest members of society. The literature has shown that over the age of 70 increasing numbers of older people find...
During a recent expo, Chinese participants showed their commitment to developing and popularizing high-tech assistive devices to improve the quality of life for the elderly and the disabled so they can benefit from technological advancement and live with dignity and happiness. The three-day Care & ...
Technology: assistive devices for young and old British Journal of Occupational TherapyPascoe, Jennifer
It is generally accepted that genuine knowledge of user needs is essential for the creation of any new technology. For assistive robots, however, this knowledge is even more important for two key reasons. First, because the form and function of these technologies is still in the process of ...
The field of assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision has been making tremendous strides in recent years. Thanks to advances in artificial intelligence and computer vision, there are now a wide range of tools and devices available to help people who are blind...
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Assistive technology has two parts: devices (the actual tools people use) and services (the support to choose and use the tools). Students who struggle with learning can use AT to help with subjects like reading, writing, and math. AT can also help kids and adults with the tasks of daily...
Easy-To-Use, Smart Technology Sentinel’s smart and easy-to-use technology constantly monitors cushion air pressure against the saved clinically set level and adjusts the cushion accordingly. New – Axiom for Kids Pediatric seating inspired by kids ...