Helpful dementia aid can play memory-prompting messages and reminders to assist with daily routines
Giving dementia patients important reminders, alarms and memory prompts, the MR2 MemRabel 2i Memory prompting daily calendar clock is a clever device that assists people…
University researchers create squeezy soft sensors to aid rehabilitation and monitor patients’ health in their own homes
Imperial College London bioengineers have discovered a way to create stretchy and squeezy soft sensing devices by bonding rubber to electrical components, which could help…
Virtual GPS technology helps visually impaired people navigate city centre
Credit: Government News New technology is helping people with a vision impairment get around Melbourne’s Central Business District by providing helpful information about obstacles through…
Compact mid-wheel drive powerchair for easy indoor and outdoor use launches
Following feedback from clients for the desire for a smaller powerchair that is still suitable for indoor and outdoor use, Quantum Rehab has unveiled its…
New range of “revolutionary” prostheses that mimic natural digit and hand motions launch in the UK
Naked Prosthetics MCPDriver Three new body-powered digit prostheses are available in the UK, which are designed to mimic natural digit and hand motions, and restore…
BT launches helpful new app to help people with hearing impairments make calls
Communication services provider BT has announced a new app that helps people with hearing and speech difficulties communicate over the phone called Relay UK. The…
Heart-warming short story launches to introduce children and OTs to new care chair for disabled children
Specialist seating company Yorkshire Care Equipment has written and published a short story to introduce children and occupational therapists (OTs) to Little Lento – a…
New cushion inserts with 43 percent better pressure distribution than all-foam cushions launch
Specialist in advanced impact mitigation and cushioning solutions SKYDEX has announced the release of its Performance Comfort seating solutions, giving clients greater comfort whilst reducing…
Contemporary new height-adjustable wash basin with anti-trap sensors launches
The Astor Aquba is the newest innovation in Astor-Bannerman’s height-adjustable basin range, which boasts a stylish and compact frame to give it a contemporary feel.…
Elegant carbon fibre rollator to grab OTs’ attention at upcoming show
Aiming to grab healthcare professionals’ attention with an elegant and safe design, Topro has announced that it will be launching the TOPRO Pegasus carbon fibre…