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Virtual reality brings roller coasters and exotic travel to assisted living

Marianne Shores took the first roller coaster ride of her life as a 16-year-old out on her first date at the Long Beach boardwalk. 60 years have passed since that moment, and Shores gets around now with a walker at the Atria Carmichael Oaks residential facility. Yet, on a recent Saturday, she was back speeding down the tracks and gripping the safety bar while wearing cutting-edge virtual reality goggles, created by Gamers Gift.

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FloorInMotion Care at the service of health care facilities and senior independent living facilities

To meet the challenges of the global demographic change, Tarkett, global leader in innovative flooring solutions, is committed to developing solutions that help improve the quality of life of older people and their carers.

A year after launching to healthcare providers FloorInMotion Care, a solution to bring more security and comfort for residents or patients as well as facilitate the work of carers and reassure family, Tarkett is enriching its offer to meet the needs and expectations of residents and their care-givers in senior independent living facility .

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Wistiki presents its new star product: the Wistiki Ahā

For the past 3 years Wistiki has been busy changing the market of connected devices by offering a solution that is both useful and efficient in helping scatterbrains all over the worls keep track of their belongings.

With the ‘Wistiki by Starck’ collection the company called on the great designer Philippe Starck to create a line of premium and reliable products.

Now, the company presents its new innovative product: the Wistiki Ahā!

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Paris: 10th European e-Accessibility Forum

People with disabilities and the elderly still face a number of challenges to using digital products and services. The rapid development of the “Internet of Things” should help to remedy this situation as specialised and contextualised services become available to the user when and where they are needed. This premise will be developed and discussed at the 10th European e-Accessibility Forum which will be held on the 30th May 2016 at the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie in Paris. [Read more…] about Paris: 10th European e-Accessibility Forum

A new look for Google Glasses

Despite Google’s world-class reputation and their recent investments in eHealth, the Google Glasses were far from being as successful as the group had hoped. Indeed, the general public seemed skeptical about its utility and design, which they qualified as “too futuristic”.  Consequently, the group decided to put a temporary end to the production and selling of the product. Nevertheless, they haven’t given up: they recently signed a partnership with the Italian company Luxottica, in order to change the look of the Google Glasses. [Read more…] about A new look for Google Glasses

Infographic: Healthcare and wearable technology

According to the latest Orange’s Infographic, in 2013, 60% of the wearable products belonged to the fitness or medical care sectors.

Whether we speak about smart contact lenses, smart watches or fitness bands, this new generation of wearables conquered the healthcare field.

Moreover, 1 in 3 British and American people trust the use of connected objects for their medical recovery. [Read more…] about Infographic: Healthcare and wearable technology

Can wearing a connected bracelet reduce your insurance expenses?

In the United States, major insurance companies like UnitedHealth Group, Humana, Cigna and Highmark offer their clients to wear a connected bracelet to save money on insurance.

According to these insurance companies, wearing the Fitbit bracelet allows insured persons to become aware of health issues in favour of a healthier lifestyle. However, this trend has been criticised in the name of private life and the protection of health data.

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The United States are moving towards a more connected health system

An American study conducted by Technology Advice focused on the relationship between American patients and their doctors, especially through Internet and the “Patient Portals”.

Patient Portals are internet portals which allow patients to communicate; to be safely monitored by their doctors; to receive analysis results; to take appointments, etc…

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CarePredict Tempo : a wearable technology for Seniors

Satish Movva, “serial healthcare entrepreneur”, has come with a new wearable invention, CarePredict™ Tempo™, that helps adult children keep track of their aging parents’ health from afar.

“Adult children in the sandwich generation often struggle to keep up with the demands of working, raising a family of their own and taking care of their parents. Movva created Tempo™ with his own parents in mind, both of whom are over the age of 75 and aging independently in their own home”. [Read more…] about CarePredict Tempo : a wearable technology for Seniors

Vivago Care 8001 watch rewarded at the 2014 German Design Awards

Vivago Care 8001 watch has been rewarded at the 2014 German Design Awards . This watch is the only one equipped with a system which triggers an automatic alarm in case the person who uses it is unable to do it herself.

The VIVAGO watch also uses a system that allows continuous analysis of person’s level of activity. VIVAGO has received several international awards including the best solution for the medical and social establishments, Frost and Sullivan Award 2006 and the 2012 Red Dot Design Award. [Read more…] about Vivago Care 8001 watch rewarded at the 2014 German Design Awards