Category: Assistive Technology and Accessibility

Reducing Repetitive Physical Effort in Daily Life Using Smart Tools

Many of the most physically tiring aspects of daily life for older adults involve repetitive small tasks — getting up

If reading your phone screen has become a frustrating exercise in squinting and leaning closer, the problem almost certainly isn’t

Every iPhone and Android phone ships with a set of accessibility features designed to make the device easier to use

Remaining independent — managing your own schedule, your own home, your own health — is one of the strongest predictors

The best apps for older adults aren’t the most sophisticated ones — they’re the ones that solve a specific daily

Limited mobility changes the calculus of everyday life in ways that are difficult to fully appreciate until you’re experiencing them.

Wearable technology — devices worn on the body throughout the day — has become genuinely practical for older adults in