No matter how patiently explained, it’s tough for older people to keep up with today’s complex technologies. At the same time, user-friendly connectivity—as an increasingly important part of safety and health—is becoming more common. Two companies catering to the needs of seniors are Swedish brand Doro, specializing in simplified home and mobile phones, and Sonamba, a company in North Carolina that created the ultimate well-being …
A Texas-based project, For Love & Art helps the elderly living in hospices enjoy fine works of art during their last days through digital photos. A partnership between art galleries and museums brings thousands of pieces of fine art to Digital Foci‘s eight-inch high-resolution digital LCD notebooks for viewing by those who are no longer able to travel. Already NYC’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and …
Omhu, a modern take on a traditional cane, turns the practical tool into an eye-catching accessory. The first product from the NYC-based company’s “Aids For Daily Living” collection, the Omhu cane is inspired by the efficiency of Scandinavian furniture and the glossy aesthetic of high-end bicycles. Meaning “with great care” in Danish, Ohmu was founded by a trio of design executives who share the common …
