Over 30 years ago, LifeAlert was a mainstay on TV with the tagline "Help, I've fallen and I can't get up." The system provided people with a wearable help button they could use when in trouble. About ...

Assistive technologies (AT) are tools that enhance the independence, safety, and quality of life of older people with functional limitations. While AT may extend independence in ageing, there are ...

Back in mid-January, I covered the EEasy Lid from Consumer Convenience Technologies. In my lede, I wrote that, although most people logically and naturally associate technology with products like ...

Assistive listening system helps older adults connect and engage. Listen Technologies Corporation announced that Crown Center for Senior Living, an independent living community in University City, has ...

More than 50 million people across the United States experience hearing loss, so the rise of technology can make a lifesaving ...

Nejat is one of four U of T Engineering researchers to be awarded Canada Research Chairs (CRCs). The program funded by the ...

Despite making up 20% of the population, the vast majority of neurodivergent people in the U.S. continue to lack the assistive tools and resources needed for them to thrive both in the workplace and ...

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers reviewed existing evidence on the use of technology in managing the nutrition of older adults. Study: A Scoping Review of Nutrition Health for ...

The Centre has proposed setting up an online Assistive Technology Portal for certification, procurement, tracking, distribution, and grievance monitoring as part of the draft rules to regulate ...