13 Lessons for Aging In Place Your Way
As we live longer we are changing how we define old. It does not necessarily mean feeble, ailing or dependent as Meika Loe discusses in…
Is It Time To Throw Out Those TV Ears?
People with hearing loss can dream of a future when hearing aids might also serve as wireless loudspeakers, delivering clear, customized sound from inside their ears.
Are Glass Houses In Our Future?
Could the home of the future be mostly glass? Reader Michelle B. thought our readers would be interested in Corning's vision of the future and…
Do Robo Cars Eliminate "The Talk"
Smart or "robo-cars" are on the rise and their features may soon become standards. "From proactive safety systems (like cars that self-slam their brakes for…
Your Money or Your Memory
If you are concerned about losing your memory you are not alone. There have been a couple of recent surveys that are quite striking. A…
The New Opportunity of Old Age
Joseph Coughlin, Director of the MIT Agelab, gives a talk at TEDx Boston: Aging As An Extreme Sport. "Aging is not for wimps. Think about…
Raising The Bar, err, The Wall
Like the idea of walk-in bath tub but hate the look? Fret no more! Kohler has raised the bar (so to speak) for accessible bathing…
Honda U3-X Unicycle Of The Future
Personal mobility devices, like wheel chairs and scooters, give millions of people with varying degrees of ability a sense of freedom. Now a new generation…