Drinking
12 solutions
Drinking
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754
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0
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18406
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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666
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1
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16176
Grandson invents hydration bite-sized balls to help his grandmother
(SELF)-CARE: DRINKING: Drinking independently.
SWALLOWING: Swalling food and liquids
Dementia (Alcoholic Dementia, Vascular Dementia)
Strategy/Tip
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Caregiving Support
Internal Medicine
Neurology
United Kingdom
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645
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0
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10862
Students invent insulated cup for the blind
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645
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0
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11462
Girl invents Kangaroo Cup – an anti-spill cup for her grandfather
CAREGIVING
Grip
Parkinson's Disease
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Vision problems
Tremors
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Muscle weakness
Trouble with fine motor skills (e.g., writing, buttoning clothes)
Sensory disturbances (e.g., hypersensitivity to touch, temperature changes)
Rehabilitating After Stroke
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Raise awareness
Caregiving Support
Neurology
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
United States
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626
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0
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7812
Mother invents bag to help daughter who had a kidney transplant
(SELF)-CARE: DRINKING: Drinking independently.
Kidney Stone
Kidney Failure
Bacterial Infection
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Recurrent fevers
Difficulty fighting off infections
Frequent infections
Abnormal urine color (e.g., dark, pale)
Changes in urine frequency or volume
Kidney failure
Blood in the urine (hematuria)
Decreased urine output
Flank pain (pain in the sides of the back)
Kidney stones
Urinary tract infections
Cloudy or foul-smelling urine
Bladder or kidney infections
Frequent urination
Painful urination
Pelvic pain
Promoting self-management
Preserving Organ Function
To improve Treatment/Therapy
Nephrology
Pediatrics
Urology
United States
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618
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17
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15763
Woman invents cup to help her uncle who suffers from Parkinson’s disease
Grip
(SELF)-CARE: DRINKING: Drinking independently.
Parkinson's Disease
Muscle Tone Abnormalities weakness
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Gait abnormalities (e.g., walking difficulties, unsteady gait)
Tremors
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Muscle weakness
Loss of balance
Difficulty speaking or understanding speech
Memory loss
Sleep disturbances
Managing Neurological Disorders
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
General and Family Medicine
Medical Genetics
Neurology
Netherlands
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577
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0
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7844
Teen creates speech controlled robotic arm
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536
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0
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7659
Water filter to help prevent water-borne diseases
(SELF)-CARE: DRINKING: Drinking independently.
Bacterial Infection
Viral Infection
Fungal Infection
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Recurrent fevers
Difficulty fighting off infections
Frequent infections
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Raise awareness
General and Family Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Public Health
Tropical Medicine
Tanzania, United Republic of
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500
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0
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6996
Tetraplegic invents Portable bottle holder system
(SELF)-CARE: DRINKING: Drinking independently.
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Disorders
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Restoring mobility
Managing Neurological Disorders
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Neurology
Belgium
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406
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0
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5080
Sisters create solution for people who have difficulties holding objects
Grip
(SELF)-CARE: EATING: Eating independently.
Arthritis
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Muscle weakness
Limited range of motion
Reduced grip force (grip)
Loss of muscle coordination
Muscle cramps or spasms
Joint deformity
Joint redness or warmth
Muscle twitching
Joint pain or swelling
Managing pain
Promoting self-management
Internal Medicine
Neurology
Orthopedics
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Rheumatology
United States
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374
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0
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4178
Teacher Alex Truesdell is Transforming Lives: Adaptive Design Association Revolutionizes Disability Solutions
CAREGIVING
Drawing
Painting
Playing
BODY BALANCE: Maintaining body balance
(SELF)-CARE: DRINKING: Drinking independently.
(SELF)-CARE: EATING: Eating independently.
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
Playing an instrument
Studying
Blindness
Hand Deformity
Neuromuscular Disorders
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Restoring mobility
Replacing lost limbs
Enhancing health literacy
Promoting self-management
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
To improve Treatment/Therapy
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Raise awareness
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
United States
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349
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0
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2993
Father creates special cup for daughter with cerebral palsy
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