Relatively simple devices can have a huge impact on the lives of those suffering from diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Watch this video to see how a teched-out spoon can help Parkinson’s patients feed themselves without making a mess, as well as how a simple camera necklace can help an Alzheimer’s patient keep track of his or her day. Imagine a stick-on tattoo the size of a postage stamp that monitors your vital signs and can transmit data to a smartphone… well it’s already a reality! We’re not sure if it’s Apple HealthKit compatible yet, but it’s probably not too far off. There’s even an extremely low-tech solution to keeping Alzheimer’s patients from wandering off that has been proven to work in Germany, but you’ll have to watch to find out what it is. Enjoy this video of the week – via The Medical Futurist.
Click here to read an article in The New York Times about how to detect Parkinson’s disease sooner.
