Embrace is a new, fashionable smart watch…but is style all it achieves? Nope. It is an example of wearable technology that can actually save lives. The device allows users to measure stress, epileptic seizures, activity and sleep. Like so many …
...March happens to be Brain Injury Awareness Month and for the last two years, the Brain Injury Association of America has been honoring this fact with its own campaign, entitled “Not Alone”. Traumatic brain injuries are devastating to the families …
...Anyone who has been to the mall has seen a security guard whiz by on a Segway. It may be tempting to snicker or giggle. Once you have witnessed the Tek RMD from Matia Robotics in action, you will never …
...When most people think of a wheelchair, they most likely have the same image of a one-size-fits-all piece of equipment. Unfortunately, disabilities are far less predictable and the same can be said for the individuals who have them. That is …
...When little is known about a disorder, there is not much more we can do, as medical professionals, other than react. It can be quite frustrating. Fortunately, great strides are being made in autism research on a regular basis.
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...Pressure ulcers are a persistent plague when it comes to patient recovery. Better known as bedsores, bedridden patients are most prone to them due to too much pressure on the skin. They most commonly occur on areas with minimum muscle …
...Before you read any further, let the following statement sink in. Our fifty states currently do not agree on the level of education a child with disabilities should receive.
Words like “some” and “meaningful” are the only discerning factors between
For many of us, the first real sign of hope we encounter on any given day is not a dove or a light in the darkness. It’s that first cup of coffee. Honestly, how could anyone improve on that? As …
...Care is cyclical. It’s no secret. Our parents care for us. We end up caring for our parents. Why should the cycle of care end there? Sure, we may have our own children that we now care for. But what …
...The true test of the holiday season is whether you manage to free yourself of the hustle and bustle. If you are caring for an elder, the definitive failure is to allow your loved one to fall victim to that …
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