elderly people

Red-light cameras increase crashes

harminka — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:01:57 -0500

Rather than improving motorist safety, red-light cameras significantly increase crashes and are a ticket to higher auto insurance premiums, researchers at the University of South Florida College of Public Health conclude.

Needs of California's seniors are underestimated

harminka — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:30:37 -0600

If you are elderly and live in California, how poor do you have to be to become eligible for public assistance?

Michigan To Honor Older Workers

harminka — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:00:57 -0500

In honor of the contributions of the older workforce, the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging (OSA) encourages employers to observe 2007 National Employ Older Workers Week, September 23 to 29.

How to stay strong in old age?

harminka — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 01:35:23 -0500

Scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have good news for people who want to stay strong in their old age: older bodies are just as good as young ones at turning protein-rich food into muscle.

AmIVital creates intelligent communication devices for elderly and disabled people

harminka — Thu, 10 May 2007 10:16:18 -0500

Seventeen top Information and Communication Technology companies and research groups take part in this pioneering initiative, considered "a breakthrough"Â in the field of remote assistance. AmIVital is the second economic project in the history of the University of Granada (Universidad de Granada), which has contributed more than 850,000 euros to this project's more than 20 million budget.

Telemedicine system using interactive digital television

harminka — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 06:30:45 -0500

Telecommunications engineer at the Public University of Navarre, Alejandro Fanjul FernÃƒÂ¡ndez, has designed a pioneering system of telemedicine for interactive digital television. This system enables the monitoring and treatment of and support for both patients and elderly people, from the comfort and convenience of their homes, by means of the television.

When your brain talks, your muscles don't always listen

harminka — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:04:37 -0600

Fighting influenza & co. with 40,000 blood samples

harminka — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 09:46:56 -0600