Elderly
163 solutions
Elderly
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13018
Man develops portable shower for his mother
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
(SELF)-CARE: HYGIENE: Maintaining personal hygiene
Alzheimer's Disease
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Loss of mobility
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Neurology
Orthopedics
Mobility issues
Caregiver Support
United States
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780
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12214
Safety device for Arthritis patients
Grip
Cooking
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis
Reactive Arthritis
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Muscle weakness
Limited range of motion
Muscle pain or stiffness
Reduced grip force (grip)
Muscle cramps or spasms
Joint redness or warmth
Swelling or inflammation
Muscle aches or weakness
Joint pain or swelling
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
General and Family Medicine
Orthopedics
Rheumatology
Australia
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774
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18747
Glove to help control tremors
Grip
(SELF)-CARE: EATING: Eating independently.
(SELF)-CARE: DRINKING: Drinking independently.
Parkinson's Disease
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Gait abnormalities (e.g., walking difficulties, unsteady gait)
Tremors
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Muscle weakness
Cognitive impairment
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Caregiving Support
Neurology
United Kingdom
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746
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10862
Man creates device to help grandfather feed himself
Grip
(SELF)-CARE: EATING: Eating independently.
Arthritis
Cerebral Palsy
Neuromuscular Disorders
Muscular Dystrophy
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Difficulty walking or moving
Muscle weakness
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Limited range of motion
Muscle pain or stiffness
Reduced grip force (grip)
Loss of muscle coordination
Joint deformity
Joint redness or warmth
Joint pain or swelling
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Medical Genetics
Neurology
Orthopedics
Rheumatology
United States
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743
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11129
Man invents “turning bed” for his father who had a stroke
CAREGIVING
BODY BALANCE: Maintaining body balance
Brain Stroke
Brain Injury (Abscess, Brain Barrier Defect, Brain Contusion, Brain Hemorrhage, Brain Edema)
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Strategy/Tip
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Loss of balance
Numbness or weakness in the legs
Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
Cold hands or feet
Shortness of breath
Promoting self-management
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Intensive Care Medicine
Neurology
China
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738
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10224
Students create way to help girl who was struck by lightning eat by herself
(SELF)-CARE: EATING: Eating independently.
(SELF)-CARE: DRINKING: Drinking independently.
Brain Injury (Abscess, Brain Barrier Defect, Brain Contusion, Brain Hemorrhage, Brain Edema)
Paralysis
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Assistive Technology access
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Difficulty speaking or understanding speech
Memory loss
Restoring mobility
Replacing lost limbs
Managing Neurological Disorders
Neurology
United States
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722
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11826
Mouse for people with hand disabilities
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711
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9933
Father invents new musical instrument for his son
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706
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9570
ALS Patient builds electronic automation system for houses
VENTILATION
SLEEP FUNCTION: Resting
COMMUNICATION: Communicating, whether by speaking, listening, or other means
(SELF)-CARE: HYGIENE: Maintaining personal hygiene
(SELF)-CARE: USING THE TOILET: Using the toilet independently
(SELF)-CARE: GROOMING: Personal grooming, such as combing hair or shaving
(SELF)-CARE: DRESSING: Dressing independently.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Assistive Technology access
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Muscle weakness
Trouble with fine motor skills (e.g., writing, buttoning clothes)
Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
Enhancing health literacy
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Building Supportive Community Relationships
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
To improve Treatment/Therapy
Neurology
United States
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706
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0
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12160
Man invents a device that allows those who can’t speak communicate inspired by his mother
COMMUNICATION: Communicating, whether by speaking, listening, or other means
CAREGIVING
Social interaction
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
App (Including when connected with wearable)
AI algorithm
Difficulties with speech
Difficulty speaking or understanding speech
Improving Speech and Communication
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Aging
Solutions for Disabled people
United States
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703
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0
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10172
Wheelchair user invents robotic shopping cart
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
Shopping
Cerebral Palsy
Neuromuscular Disorders
Paralysis
Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Disorders
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
3d Printed
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Assistive Technology access
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
General and Family Medicine
Neurology
Orthopedics
Portugal
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703
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10326
A head controlled computer - in bed
COMMUNICATION: Communicating, whether by speaking, listening, or other means
Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Disorders
Paralysis
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Assistive Technology access
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Managing Neurological Disorders
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Neurology
Netherlands
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