Comcast Debuts Xfinity Large Button Voice Remote for People with Disabilities
Comcast launches its new Xfinity Large Button Voice Remote, designed for users with mobility, dexterity, or vision impairments.
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Robotic System to Assist with Everyday Tasks in Development
A computer science researcher is developing a robotic system that helps people with spinal cord injuries perform everyday tasks.
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CDC Foundation and National Council on Aging Launch Falls Free CheckUp Online Tool
The CDC Foundation and National Council on Aging launch Falls Free CheckUp, an online tool to help older adults check their risk for a fall.
TCARE Inc Partners with Blooming Health to Proactively Engage Caregivers and Provide Personalized Support at Scale
TCARE Inc announces its partnership with Blooming Health Inc to engage older adults and caregivers, and provide personalized support.
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Many Aging Seniors Are Critically Unprepared for Future Healthcare Needs, Survey Suggests
While most aging seniors would prefer at-home care, most have not proactively researched the care they may need as they grow older.
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Bold Partners with Intuition Robotics to Bring Balance and Fitness to the ElliQ Community
Bold and Intuition Robotics announce a strategic partnership to bring balance training and fitness classes to older adults through ElliQ.
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Age Safe America Celebrates 7 Years Serving Seniors and the Aging in Place Industry
Since 2015, Age Safe America has been dedicated to helping older adults live safely and stay independent in their own homes.
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Amramp Changes Name, Updates Branding
Amramp announces a name change to Amramp Accessibility, along with a new logo, new website and a new tribal narrative – Find Your Forward.
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Paralyzed Veterans of America Issues Statement Upon Release of Department of Transportation’s ‘Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights’
Paralyzed Veterans of America issues statement in reaction to the DOT’s release of its “Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights.”
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Next-Gen Stroke Rehab: Robotic Arm at Home
A robotic arm controlled by the brain, developed at University of Houston, is in clinical trials to help stroke patients recover limb use.
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SpineX Enrolls First Patient in SCONE Clinical Trial
SpineX enrolls the first patient in the SCONE trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the SCONE device to treat Neurogenic bladder.
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Aging in Place? Consider These Factors When Considering Whether to Continue
Four out of five Americans 65 and older want to stay in their homes as they age, according to an Associated Press poll of aging in place.
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Preparing for Home Modification Assessments
In this Rehab Management podcast episode, John V. Rider provides tips for how OTs can approach home modification assessments and which important aspects to focus on.
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Close the Gap in Senior Care Collaborates with Lowe’s Livable Home to Provide Grab Bars to Seniors in Need
The Close the Gap in Senior Care and Lowe’s collaboration will expand the nonprofit’s current initiative to prevent falls in the home.
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Withings RPM Now Available to athenahealth’s Provider Network
As part of the athenahealth Marketplace, Withings RPM will now be available to athenahealth’s growing network of healthcare providers.
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ONWARD Completes LIFT Home Study Enrollment
ONWARD Medical NV announces the completion of enrollment in the LIFT Home Study to study ARC Therapy when used in the home.
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Livindi and Fellowship Senior Living Launch Fellowship Connected Living
Livindi Inc and Fellowship Senior Living partner to deliver an on demand in home care provider for families caring for older adults at home.
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CPSC Urges Consumers to Immediately Stop Use of Mobility Transfer Systems Adult Portable Bed Rails Due to Entrapment and Asphyxia Hazard
US Consumer Product Safety Commission warns consumers to immediately stop using 285,000 Mobility Transfer Systems adult portable bed rails.
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