I just returned home from a trip to Washington D.C. where Halo Monitoring was invited to participate in a NIH Workshop on personal motion technologies for healthy independent living.  It was exciting to be present for a multidisciplinary workshop.  The team included 20-25 top scientists, physicians, engineers, and clinicians discussing assistive technologies. Read the rest of this entry »

Here is another tip for myHalo users.  See the first tip here. Read the rest of this entry »

myHalo can now be found on the AbleData website.  AbleData provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment.  They do not sell products, but help people locate domestic and international sources that do. Read the rest of this entry »

Richard’s mom fell in the yard. Richard is 70 and his mom is 90. Richard is very conscientious and has moved his mother…

Occasionally I will see medical alarm vendors (also known as PERS) position their product as a direct alternative to professional care (at home or in a facility).  Invariably these advertisements always compare price – comparing thousands of dollars for assisted living to the relatively low cost of a panic button.  Not only are these comparisons false and misleading,  but I also believe they discredit the entire industry. Read the rest of this entry »