Activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) are tasks that independent adults can do on their own. ADLs include feeding, getting dressed, bathing, toileting, ...

For many people, as they age, the “little things” like buttoning a shirt, grabbing a jar from the pantry or remembering a morning pill, start to feel like major hurdles. However, aging in place ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that over 2.5 billion people worldwide use assistive devices, and that number is likely to rise as the older population grows. Older people face unique ...

There are so many tools and gadgets that aim to make life easier for people with limited mobility, strength, or coordination, from walkers and kitchen equipment to bathroom adaptations and gym aids.

Dementia functions as a broad classification covering multiple distinct cognitive conditions. Behavioral shifts often represent an attempt to communicate rather than mere symptoms. Simplifying the ...