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 ...

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Depending on the sensory processing disorder (SPD), the best assistive devices for specific conditions can range from low-tech options to more advanced ones. Either way, the devices should engage the ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a form of inflammatory arthritis that can cause mild to debilitating pain and stiffness, often in the spine. Assistive devices can help improve a person’s quality of ...