Many of today’s assistive devices, gadgets, and pieces of technology were created specifically for people with AS, and they can help you achieve this. When it’s time to get in or out of bed ...

Destiny Pinto tells PEOPLE how she turned personal medical news into purpose, first for herself and her best friend and later ...

Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, such as pain and fatigue, are difficult for others to understand, so patients with rheumatoid arthritis tend to keep to themselves and not ask for help.

Assistive devices allow you to do these tasks with less pain. They protect your joints and prevent injuries. “Assistive devices help make daily activities easier and safer,” says Elin Schold ...

Assistive technology for safety, independence and better health Assistive ... One grandfather may play the piano expertly while the other has such severe arthritis that he cannot even open a can of ...

As part of the Nevada Assistive Technology Collaborative the NATRC offers a variety of services and support to anyone interested in exploring the world of assistive technology. Assistive technology ...

Simple lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding repetitive shoulder movements, and using assistive devices can help manage daily living with persistent shoulder arthritis ...

This is where Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices come in. Recently tasked with building such a device, [Thornhill!] came up with a great design that houses 160 different ...

Consult with a healthcare professional to determine the most suitable assistive devices for your specific condition. The last word Managing knee pain associated with arthritis requires a multifaceted ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that causes inflammation ... orthotics (custom-made shoe inserts), use of assistive devices, stress management, and more. Assistive devices can help take the ...

Psoriatic arthritis resembles rheumatoid arthritis ... physical therapy and assistive devices; and surgery, although joint repair and replacement are rare in patients with PsA.

UW ECHO in Assistive Technology provides training and the sharing of best practices for educators and service providers to consider, implement and evaluate the use of assistive technology to improve ...