"Is there something out there that would help my (mother, grandpa, son, friend) remember to take their medication? " This is a question that IPAT staff fields frequently, and thankfully our response is a resounding YES. One of our go-to devices is the MedReady....
Bathtub and shower safety is a major concern for older adults. Numerous studies have shown that many independently bathing older adults without cognitive impairments do have trouble or are unsafe getting into and out of the tub or shower stall. Add in the dimension...
AT for computer access boils down to an individual unable to use a standard mouse or keyboard to interact and manipulate the computer interface. There can be many reasons for this, an accident, a repetitive stress injury, or an acquired disease to name a few. There...
Scenario one - you are in trouble. The power is out, your land line is down and your cell phone needs a charge, how are you going to call 911? Scenario two - your parents are aging, living alone, and get confused using a standard cell phone. How can they quickly...
The explosion of applications to help people without a voice communicate using an iPhone or iPad can leave you feeling shell-shocked. To help you get a handle on the multitude of apps and move you toward systematically selecting the right AAC application, Jane...
Is there anything more frustrating than purchasing an item that does not do what you thought it would? Sadly, assistive technology (AT) device purchases often end up in that frustrating category, and as a result are not valued or used. In an effort to help you...
If you have bought or looked at television remote controls in the past five years, you know that the complexity level is rising. The ability of TVs to do more and more and the popularity of universal remotes have made it more difficult to understand. For an...
The Vizio Co-Star is a streaming media player and entertainment hub for TV. Basically the Co-Star is a tiny box that has a version of the Android operating system that allows a user to stream videos from Netflix, Hulu Plus, or Amazon Video. Other features of...
There are FREE user guides for iOS devices that can be downloaded as an eBook. Apple has made guides available for the iPhone, iPad, iOS 5.1 and iOS 6. If you want to make the most of your iOS device, head over to iTunes and download what you need today....