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Revolutionizing Parkinson’s Care: A New Noninvasive Wearable Device

How harnessing focused vibrations can be used to treat Parkinson's motor symptoms
Posted on March 14, 2024 by Monica Salazar (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

A groundbreaking wearable device for Parkinson’s disease developed by the UK-based medical device company Charco Neurotech offers a promising non-invasive solution for individuals living with the disease. Dubbed the CUE1, this compact circular device operates by emitting high-frequency vibrations. Users … Continue reading →

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How Long-Term Dog Ownership Benefits Cognitive Health

Owning a dog might reduce cognitive decline associated with dementia
Posted on March 3, 2024 by Monica Salazar (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

Dog lovers rejoice! A recent study suggests that long-term dog ownership may slow down cognitive decline associated with dementia.

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Reborn-Art Festival Breathes Life Into A Struggling Region

The Reborn-Art Festival hopes to revitalize an area affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake
Posted on July 17, 2019 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

On March 11, 2011, the magnitude 9 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami devastated the Tohoku region of in the northeast of Japan. In 2017, musician and producer Takeshi Kobayashi founded the Reborn-Art Festival with the aim of rebuilding the … Continue reading →

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Government Studies Find Health Workers Still Not Reporting Potential Elder Abuse

Though reporting elder abuse is required by law, many health workers fail to notify the proper authorities of suspected abuse or neglect
Posted on July 12, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

It appears an alarming number of health care workers across the United States fail to report instances of potential elder abuse.  The Office of Inspector General recently produced two reports that outline the scope of the problem. Since the OIG is … Continue reading →

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GERT Suit Helps Users Understand Nuances of Aging

The wearable device simulates physical problems elderly people can experience
Posted on July 3, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

There are countless ways in which new inventions and technology have transformed our understanding of the aging process. One such advancement is the so-called GERT suit. (GERT is short for gerontology, the scientific study of aging.) It’s used mainly by … Continue reading →

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Irish Researchers Reveal “Stevie II” Robot to Combat Loneliness in the Elderly

Stevie II is an upgraded version of its predecessor
Posted on June 21, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

A team of researchers from Trinity College, Dublin, revealed a new version of their “Stevie” robot last month. Its main function is to interact with seniors and to provide a level of support for those living in both care homes … Continue reading →

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