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About the solution
One day Don came home after a football game and he told Maura that he had been unable to button his own shirt in the locker room and had to have one of his players, Russell Wilson, close the shirt for him.
Maura quickly ordered adaptive shirts online but when they arrived she was disappointed in their technology and style. She realized that she could make a better shirt than was currently offered for sale, and that it would likely have a significant impact on her husband’s self-esteem. It was when Maura had a clear vision of how she could help improve his situation, and a specific way to retain some control in the face of a disease he couldn’t stop. The experienced clothing designer then began prototyping shirts that hid magnets beneath the buttons to allow people who struggle with fine motor skills to dress themselves. After developing a design that was able to easily snap together but appears indistinguishable from standard dress shirts, the MagnaReady® product line was born, as well as Maura's own company.
Adapted from: http://wapo.st/2kQMKkr
More info: http://www.magnaready.com/shop/home.php
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgwNgA5m0BY
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Woman creates magnetic buttons to help stepfather who has Parkinson's disease get dressed
(SELF)-CARE: DRESSING: Dressing independently.
Grip
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Parkinson's Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Bone Disorders (Decalcification, Bone Deformity, Bone Fracture, Bone Infection)
diabetes type 2
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Muscle weakness
Tremors
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Limited range of motion
Muscle pain or stiffness
Loss of balance
Reduced grip force (grip)
Trouble with fine motor skills (e.g., writing, buttoning clothes)
Loss of muscle coordination
Muscle cramps or spasms
Joint deformity
Muscle twitching
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Joint pain or swelling
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Caregiving Support
Endocrinology
Neurology
Orthopedics
Rheumatology
United States
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Drive-Master - adaptive mobility equipment
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
WALKING WITH A WALKING AID: Walking with a walking aid
CAREGIVING
Polio
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Caregiving Support
Neurology
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Rheumatology
United States
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Woman with disability invents assistive technology
CAREGIVING
Grip
Cerebral Palsy
Assistive Technology access
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Tremors
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Trouble with fine motor skills (e.g., writing, buttoning clothes)
Twitching or involuntary movements (myoclonus)
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Caregiving Support
Medical Genetics
Neurology
Rheumatology
United States
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