I have recently been working with an Alzheimer's client and she has a speech pathologist that heavily utilizes an iPad with a variety of apps to assist her client to verbalize and practice. The client is also now using the iPad to prompt her when her brain fuzz disallows her to find the right words which leads to progressive frustration. While her condition is degrading, it is good to see small wins along the way.

The innovation implant from Elon Musk. Could it truly allow blind people to see again or paralysed people walk again? The future of tech infused/augmented human care is getting closer. Check out the website or watch the youtube short for more info. Technology | Neuralink How Neuralink Works! 🧠

Well, As Carers we aren't replaceable, but we also cannot be everywhere all at once. Introducing Abi, the companionship humanoid robot from Andromeda Robotics in Australia. The future of aged care and social interactions for isolated or withdrawn Clients? What are your thoughts? I personally like it, but I geek out on this stuff 🤣 Link to their website and a video on Abi below 👇👇 Andromeda | Personalised robot companions for aged care & assisted living residents

A paper i put together on the top emerging techs that will change the landscape of aged and disability care within the next 2 years. The biggest hurdle however is education and awareness, training Carers to understand, embrace and implement technological change is a mountainous challenge. watch the Video or Download the PDF Here 👇👇👇

Games and activities can be used on devices to promote brain activity, "Gamify" learning and improve social skills for elderly, disabled or cognitive decline patients. A good example of this is thecolor.com , a free website designed for school children but can be applied to cognitive decline patients to promote eye hand co-ordination, interaction and a sense of accomplishment. https://www.thecolor.com/