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Ker Than Who would have thought? Using search engines may help stave off dementia and memory loss, a new brain-scan study suggests. Scientists found that middle-aged and older adults with little Internet experience showed increased activity in key brain regions after surfing the Web for an hour a day for just two weeks. It’s not so [...] Anne Rader skis. Down mountains in Colorado. With MS. And Cerebral Palsy. With a little help from a “slider”. And skiing instructor Asa McKee. Watch to see how she does it. And to find out what a slider is. A form of artificial intelligence has been designed to help make life easier for people with dementia. Researchers have developed a computer system that reminds patients about their daily appointments. The computer-generated face known as MANA can talk, recognise faces and turn itself on when someone enters a room. MANA, or Memory Appointment and Navigation Agent, is designed [...] The “Big Idea” is finally making its way through Medicare in Florida. Instead of putting seniors in nursing homes because they need care, the care is being brought to them, at home. They don’t need doctors or nurses, but they do need assistance with meal preparation, medication, cleaning, and so on. And Medicare is paying for it. And saving [...] A British Columbia home-care worker who put a client in a scalding hot bath and failed to get the man medical attention has been sentenced to three years in prison for the client’s eventual death. Raymond Brent Storie was convicted of criminal negligence causing the death of Wayne Walters, who had cerebral palsy and cognitive defects. September 21, 2009 Everything was explained so that we could understand questions which were answered. We liked the step in feature; we had a spa tub previously that was 22″ high. Ease of use means I could have a shower every day. I had a stroke in January. It is well worth the money for the security [...] Falls are the leading cause of injury, death, and emergency department visits for seniors. Dr. Judy Stevens from the CDC discusses the causes of these falls and how they can be prevented, including exercising, which increases muscle strength and improves balance and coordination. (Click to play audio. 3:42 minutes) September 14, 2009 Sir: We bought a bath from your company which is the Victorian type, because of the small place available in the bathroom. We are very satisfied with the performance of the bath. Being an elderly person, it is a real pleasure to be able to take a bath whenever I want. My husband also uses [...] Nick Vujicic has fallen down. And can’t get up. Yet. He may try a hundred times, but he always gets up. So what, you may think? Nick has no arms or legs, that’s what. Watch how Nick gets up: Visit Nick’s website at www.LifeWithoutLimbs.org |
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