Sep 27 2019
(Français) After downhill skiing for most of her life, Wilma de Young has no intention of stopping now, even though she is in her late sixties and has osteoporosis. Her doctor encourages physical activity and de Young is a strong believer in its benefits. But she knows a hip fracture would be a serious matter
Sep 27 2019
(Français) On paper, the symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB) don’t seem all that serious. But spend a day in the life of someone who has it and you quickly realize how troubling the condition can be. “Some patients wake up every hour to go to the bathroom,” says Dr. Paul Yoo, president, chief scientific officer
Sep 27 2019
(Français) It begins with small mistakes. People forget their medication, miss an appointment or have trouble managing their diabetes. Eventually the errors compound and for many older adults, even slight cognitive impairment leads to a negative health outcome. This is the scenario Winterlight Labs is aiming to prevent with its newest pilot project. Partnering with
Sep 27 2019
(Français) Getting dressed, eating healthy meals, taking medication, tracking vital signs: these are some of the daily tasks that social robots soon will be able to help with—supporting aging-in-place, especially for older adults with cognitive impairment. “The response to this project and the robots we’ve been developing has been exceptional,” says Dr. Goldie Nejat, director
Sep 26 2019
(Français) During his 40-year career as a paramedic, John Kirkconnell faced many challenges that come with such a demanding job. But for him, there was one extra: a tremor in his hands. “I have a family history of Essential Tremor. I was able to trace it back to my great-great-grandmother,” he explains. “By the time