The World Health Organization (WHO) states that over 2.5 billion people worldwide use assistive devices, and that number is likely to rise as the older population grows. Older people face unique ...

Assistive devices can help you perform daily tasks and live independently if you have a disability. There are many types of assistive devices, such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, and apps to help you ...

DAYTON, Ohio(WDTN)- Sarah Faith Davis is studying communications at Wright State University. On top of her finals, she’s also working to learn how to use Obi. “I have cerebral palsy. Some challenges ...

If you’re concerned about your senior loved one’s independence in daily activities and routines, assistive devices may help. As seniors age, personal care tasks such as getting out of bed and getting ...

Depending on the sensory processing disorder (SPD), the best assistive devices for specific conditions can range from low-tech options to more advanced ones. Either way, the devices should engage the ...

People who grow up on farms, live on farms and work on farms often don’t like the idea of leaving the farm when they get older. “They want to farm until they’re like 99, or be part of it, at least,” ...

Adam Stone writes on technology trends from Annapolis, Md., with a focus on government IT, military and first-responder technologies. Assistive technologies in the classroom play a key role in ...