New robotic shorts could transform the way older adults and frail people walk. Designed to improve mobility and independence, the WalkON shorts were created to be worn over everyday clothes and could ...

New research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin has revealed the significant ...

Walking slightly faster could help older adults maintain their independence and improve their physical health, according to new research from the University of Chicago Medicine published in Digital ...

Erica Richardson lives in an eight-story apartment building in St. Petersburg, Fla. One day, she noticed a couple who live on a different floor walking through her hallway She quickly came up with a ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that over 2.5 billion people worldwide use assistive devices, and that number is likely to rise as the older population grows. Older people face unique ...

This article is a transcribed, edited summary of a video Bob and Brad recorded in July of 2024. For the original video, go to https://youtu.be/SwOv8zUzUpg Mike: Most ...

Frailty is a medically defined condition in older adults that increases vulnerability to everyday stresses, leading to a higher risk of falls, hospitalization and loss of independence. Warning signs ...

At a public-private elderly care institution in Haidian, the X-SPA Rehabilitation Therapy Robot from Agile Robots is highly ...

While population ageing and rural to urban migration are global issues, Viet Nam faces a particular challenge as it works to strengthen its public-care system to support seniors who require assistance ...