World first ‘Internet of Things’ hearing aid unleashes world of possibilities
“With Opn, the Internet of Things starts to matter” With over 500 million people worldwide suffering from hearing loss, Danish specialists in advanced audiology and…
New cuddly toy brings joy to Older Adults
Global toy manufacturer Hasbro is aiming to bringing joy and companionship to older adults who miss having a pet but are no longer able to…
Online retailer supports The Silver Line charity
Ability Superstore has partnered with The Silver Line charity to help educate about and combat loneliness amongst older people. The company is now giving customers…
Patient plea over non-slip bath and shower mats
"It doesn’t appear there is any national advice on this and that after-care packages are tailored to the individual patients. We have been told by…
Copper focus for Nursing Home
"We hope antimicrobial copper will protect the elderly" Happiness Showa-no-Mori – a new, 140-bed elderly nursing home in Tokyo, Japan – is fitted with antimicrobial…
SOS Angel mobile phone system
My SOS Family has created a simple system to ensure vulnerable people are able to send emergency SOS messages at the touch of a button…