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2. 8 Must-Have Assistive Devices for the Elderly - AOL

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   2. Button hook. This type of assistive device is great for seniors with arthritis, fine motor impairment, or reduced dexterity.. The simple tool features a hook and wire design and an ergonomic ...

3. Falls in older adults - Wikipedia

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   Fall history is the strongest risk factor associated with subsequent falls. [28] Older people who have experienced at least one fall in the last 6 months, or who believe that they may fall in the coming months, should be evaluated with the aim of reducing their risk of recurrent falls. [29]

4. Fall prevention - Wikipedia

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   Fall prevention includes any action taken to help reduce the number of accidental falls suffered by susceptible individuals, such as the elderly and people with neurological (Parkinson's, Multiple sclerosis, stroke survivors, Guillain-Barre, traumatic brain injury, incomplete spinal cord injury) or orthopedic (lower limb or spinal column fractures or arthritis, post-surgery, joint replacement ...

5. 2 new bills want to change 'no lift' policies for residents ...

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   Companion bill 943 would create a pilot program to implement 100 electric lift devices into senior care facilities statewide. The pilot program costs $300,000 under the bill, including $100,000 to ...

6. Assistive cane - Wikipedia

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   Wooden cane. An assistive cane is a walking stick used as a crutch or mobility aid.A cane can help redistribute weight from a lower leg that is weak or painful, improve stability by increasing the base of support, and provide tactile information about the ground to improve balance.

7. The best smart speakers for seniors in 2023 - AOL

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   In addition to video calls, they can play content from the likes of YouTube and Netflix, show weather reports, stream feeds from security cameras and run a slideshow of your favorite photos.

8. Exoskeleton helps paralyzed people regain independence - AOL

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   Subscribe To Kurt’s Youtube Channel For Quick Video Tips On How To Work All Of Your Tech Devices The WalkON Suit F1 is about giving people with paraplegia more independence and mobility.

9. Medical alarm - Wikipedia

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   Active devices require the user to take some action to trigger an alarm condition; passive systems monitor the user and raise an alarm based on an algorithm - a fall, lack of activity, etc. A weakness of active devices is that the user must be conscious to trigger the alarm. Both passive and active devices require that the user wear the device.