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Emota: Bridging the Gap Between Emotion and Technology. May 2, 2010 by rjwhitmore. Isolation is huge issue for seniors living alone and its effects can be devastating, from bringing about chronic conditions like anxiety and depression to making existing conditions worse. According to a study by the University of Chicago, older adults who feel most isolated report 65% more depressive symptoms than those who feel least isolated, regardless of their actual levels of connectedness. Of all the technologies we...

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Where Are the Robots We Were Promised? | Elder Brief

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Laquo; Emota: Bridging the Gap Between Emotion and Technology. Hot Water Warning: Burn Prevention. Where Are the Robots We Were Promised? May 19, 2010 by rjwhitmore. Where are the robots we were told would help simplify our lives? Ready or not, they are here. From the living room. To the operating table. To more human-like prototypes,. Robotic technologies are advancing at a rapid pace and increasingly becoming a part of everyday life. What about robots to help with eldercare? So what does CareBot do?

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Caregiver Cottages: Bringing Your Loved Ones Home | Elder Brief

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Laquo; Transform Caregiver Stress with HeartMath’s EmWave. Robotic Suits to Transform Caregiving. Caregiver Cottages: Bringing Your Loved Ones Home. August 27, 2010 by rjwhitmore. Or to watch a video click here:. Next Door Garage Apartments:. And to watch a video, click here: http:/ nextdoorgarageapartments.com/nextdoor.swf. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:. Address never made public). Notify me of new comments via email.

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THE CAREGIVER CRISIS | Elder Brief

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Our country is in the midst of a caregiving crisis. Approximately 1.4 million older Americans live in nursing homes, almost 6 million receive home care, and a large number are completely uncared for. The reason for the crisis boils down to supply and demand; there are not enough caregivers and the number of people who need care is growing. What is causing this disparity? Source: Caregiving in America, a product of the Caregiving Project for Older Americans. Subscribe to Elder Brief by Email.

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Bathroom Fall Prevention: Shower Chairs and Transfer Benches | Elder Brief

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Laquo; Fall Factor – Fall Prevention for the Elderly. How do Long Term Care Insurance Policies Work? Bathroom Fall Prevention: Shower Chairs and Transfer Benches. September 22, 2009 by rjwhitmore. DANGER ZONE TO SAFE HAVEN: BATHROOMS. Snap-N-Save Shower Seat by Eagle Health Supplies, Inc. Bath Safe Adjustable Bath and Shower Seats. Invacare Bariatric Shower Chair. This shower chair by Invacare is for bariatrics and has a weight capacity of 700 pounds. Like many of the shower chairs available, it come...

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November 20, 2010. Bridging the Technological Divide. October 1, 2010. Robotic Suits to Transform Caregiving. August 27, 2010. Caregiver Cottages: Bringing Your Loved Ones Home. August 10, 2010. Transform Caregiver Stress with HeartMath’s EmWave. June 28, 2010. IPhone Apps for Caregivers. June 8, 2010. Hot Water Warning: Burn Prevention. May 19, 2010. Where Are the Robots We Were Promised? Older Posts ». Subscribe to Elder Brief by Email. Blog at WordPress.com. Follow “Elder Brief”.

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Robotic Suits to Transform Caregiving | Elder Brief

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Laquo; Caregiver Cottages: Bringing Your Loved Ones Home. Bridging the Technological Divide. Robotic Suits to Transform Caregiving. October 1, 2010 by rjwhitmore. An elderly man who has been unable to walk for years now enjoys a morning stroll through the park. Across town, a daughter carries her mother to the bathtub unassisted. While this sounds like a preview for a new science fiction series on elder care, these scenarios may mirror reality in the very near future. Currently HAL can only be purchased ...

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Grab Bars – Lending a Steady Hand | Elder Brief

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Laquo; How do Long Term Care Insurance Policies Work? A Raised Seat to Keep you on your Feet. Grab Bars Lending a Steady Hand. November 7, 2009 by rjwhitmore. Where Should you Put a Grab Bar. Due to the high number of accidents that occur in the bathroom, this room should be priority one. Consider the following depending on the needs of the elder:. Next to the Shower or Tub. To check out some of the products currently available. Inside the Shower or Tub. Next to the Toilet. Stairs can be especially hazar...

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Transform Caregiver Stress with HeartMath’s EmWave | Elder Brief

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Laquo; iPhone Apps for Caregivers. Caregiver Cottages: Bringing Your Loved Ones Home. Transform Caregiver Stress with HeartMath’s EmWave. August 10, 2010 by rjwhitmore. It’s no secret that caregiving can take a huge toll on the caregiver, both emotionally and physically. Added to which, caregivers often face financial difficulties which compound an already stressful situation. Over time, these effects can have devastating consequences as the following statistics on family caregivers show:. A company call...

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Hot Water Warning: Burn Prevention | Elder Brief

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Laquo; Where Are the Robots We Were Promised? IPhone Apps for Caregivers. Hot Water Warning: Burn Prevention. June 8, 2010 by rjwhitmore. Honeywell Thermostatic Mixing Valve. Guide to Mixing Valves and Anti Scald Valves on Water Heating Equipment. You should also consider what’s called a Temperature Activated Flow Reducer (TAFR). This device will automatically turn off the water flow when the water temperature gets too hot. HotStop’s anti-scald faucet. Or a transfer bench. Posted in Caregiver Technology.