Tag archive for ‘technology’

Prognosis Poor for Health Monitoring Technology

Prognosis Poor for Health Monitoring Technology

This article written by Laurie M. Orlov for Gilbert Guide assesses the level and amount of technology that is currently being used by health care providers and seniors.

Robot wheelchair finds its own way

Robot wheelchair finds its own way

Ready for another glimpse into the future?  In this article from MIT News, we get a first-hand look at a robotic wheelchair that responds to vocal commands and automatically navigates a home.

A Sound Approach for Reducing Blood Pressure in the Elderly

A Sound Approach for Reducing Blood Pressure in the Elderly

Looking for a relatively low-cost, low-overhead way to help alleviate high blood pressure in your residents?  A recent study, though small, shows how audio may be a key tool.

Easy-to-use Technology Key for Older Users

Easy-to-use Technology Key for Older Users

Though primarily focused on those who wish to remain at home as they age, this article on technology design for the aging in the New York Times is well worth reading.  Learn how design is evolving for the elderly.

Senior Kentuckians bowl up a Wii storm

Senior Kentuckians bowl up a Wii storm

The Nintendo Wii gaming platform is the first game system to make major inroads in nursing homes.  A truly cross-generational activity, the following article is an example of one way the Wii brings residents together and provides an activity which stimulates the mind and the body.