A personal GPS locator device to keep track of people, pets and luggage. Azadeh Ensha from the NYTimes reports that “Location Based Technologies’ PocketFinder is a GPS device that lets you locate the holder anywhere in the United States via the Internet. PocketFinder, about the size of an Oreo cookie, can fix its location within [...]
Archive for January, 2009
LoJack For People and Possessions
Posted in Products, tagged alzheimer's, autism, Pocketfinder, wandering on January 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Mama said, “Wash Your Hands!” – Design for Behavior Change.
Posted in Products, tagged CDC, design for behavior change, handwashing, PatientPak on January 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention lists “improved handwashing compliance associated with more attractive and accessible products” as one of two recommendations to prevent and control serious hospital-acquired infections. Springwise recently featured PatientPak, “…an integral B2C approach to their prevention. Sold and marketed to consumers instead of to health institutions, PatientPak is a collection [...]
Aging Services of California’s 2009 Public Policy Conference
Posted in Events, tagged Aging Services of California, American Health Tech, Inc. Dakim, Inc. Eskaton Family Virtual Visits GrandCare Systems Halo Monitoring, Inc. Salient Networks Intel GE Healthcare Systems HealthHero on January 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Take leadership to the next level and be part of the change for the future. Conference Highlights: Pioneering Livable Design and Assistive Technology Eskaton and collaborating organizations are pioneering innovative solutions in home design and technology. that will enable seniors to maximize their independence and remain in their own homes. Experience first hand how innovative [...]
Not Your Father’s Grab Bar.
Posted in Products on January 7, 2009 | 1 Comment »
We have all seen the bent stainless steel tubes that snake across public restrooms. Although useful, they are rarely welcomed into homes because of their institutional look. The Kohler Belay Handrail allows the expensive tile you chose for your spa bathroom to continue without visual interruption. “Convenience and enhanced wellbeing welcome you in your customized [...]
THE GREEN HOUSE® Design Charrette
Posted in Concepts, tagged Design Charette, Eden Alternative, Innovative senior housing, The Green House on January 7, 2009 | 1 Comment »
“THE GREEN HOUSE® model creates a small intentional community for a group of elders and staff. It is a place that focuses on life, and its heart is found in the relationships that flourish there. A radical departure from traditional skilled nursing homes and assisted living facilities, The Green House model alters facility size, interior design, staffing [...]
Lifestage Retail in Europe
Posted in Concepts, tagged Adeg, Aktiv Markt +50, Kaiser’s Tengelmann AG, Tobias Tuchlensk on January 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Metropolis.com reported on a new concept grocery store. “The design elements of the Kaiser’s supermarket in East Berlin reveal a series of subtle details that make it clear this store is geared toward an older clientele. “Germany is the oldest country in Europe,” says Tobias Tuchlenski, manager of the Berlin region for the German supermarket [...]
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