Nuka is very cute with soft, pure white fur. The robotic toy looks like a seal and was invented by a Japanese scientist called Takanori Shibata to help older people with Alzheimer's and dementia. ...
A series of 25 videos teach older people with audio impairments how to use smartphones and tablets, so that they can benefit from new technology to improve their personal autonomy and quality of life. ...
Have you ever collected memories outside on the street? It's a surreal experience that many residents of Madrid have had, thanks to a unique campaign by the Spanish Foundation for Alzheimer's. It distributed USB ...
"Adopt a grandpa." This is the name of the Spanish project aiming to reduce the loneliness of the elderly and promote solidarity between generations through volunteering in nursing homes. Already a reality in Madrid and ...
Headphones and an mp3 player could stimulate some emotions that people suffering with Alzheimer's tend to lose. This is the gist of a new therapy that has won a coveted prize in Spain for ...
With 10 food tips designed specifically for the elderly, the Spanish Foundation NISA informs them about the importance of a diet specifically linked to the needs associated with aging. Such as: avoiding alcohol consumption, ...
Interest is growing around 'Las voces de la memoria', the only Spanish choir made up exclusively of people with Alzheimer's. The success of these spirited older people will soon see them competing in nothing ...
Women are the main victims of dementia and Alzheimer's. In Spain, they account for seven in 10 deaths caused by these diseases. The spike in the two diseases in recent years is mainly linked ...
A team of Spanish researchers has developed a device that can automatically detect when an elderly person has had a fall and alerts emergency services directly. Older people currently have to rely on tele-assistance, ...
NeuroTumor is a project that is working on developing a robotic glove that can manage the shaking caused by Parkinson's or other neurological diseases, using special sensors and electrodes. It's designed as an alternative ...
