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 ...

Assistive technology is a term for the equipment, systems, and devices that enhance the lives of people with disabling conditions or injuries. This technology can range from writing on a board for ...

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 ...

Spasticity is a condition that causes your muscles to stiffen or tighten, which can cause mild pain to severe muscle spasms. If you are living with spasticity, you may find that using an assistive ...

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 ...

When you live with moderate to severe psoriatic arthritis, symptoms like swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion might make it more difficult to manage daily tasks, from getting dressed and ...

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,” ...

There’s nothing quite like physical pain to make you dread doing even the simplest tasks—whether it’s twisting a door handle open or blow-drying your hair. For the 1 million adults in the U.S. who ...

CEDHARS Senior Scientist and biomedical engineering Professor Dr. Alan Eberhardt paired with the MENTOR Coffee Club for his students to develop innovative assistive devices to address obstacles people ...