I’m amazed when I stop and think about how many “assistive devices” I now have in my life. I’m not talking about canes, crutches, or walkers (although I own all of those and have used then on occasion ...

Assistive technology is a broad term that refers to a wide range of original, modified, or customized equipment, tools, or systems that are "used to increase, maintain, or improve functional ...

Hand tools, such as foam grips, dressing sticks, and compression gloves, may make performing everyday tasks easier for those with hand, wrist, or finger pain from rheumatoid arthritis. If you’re ...

Identify triggers, recognize symptoms, and manage RA flare-ups effectively with lifestyle, medication, and support for better ...

And this weekend, I will hit 1,800 days of running every single day. Having RA and having my running streak have taught me a lot about what can be done with consistency. You don't have to accept ...

Caregiving has always been a deeply personal yet challenging endeavor, requiring physical, emotional, and mental endurance.

This article explores the balancing act between sensory loss and the potential inherent in all of us and how this should be part of the design process of haptic assistive technology. Facing the true ...

Expertise Smart home devices, outdoors gadgets, smartphones, wearables, kid's tech, and some dabbling in 3D printing Credentials Covered the mobile and smart home tech space for the past five ...

I was like, this is awesome. But I don't think I'll ever be able to do this. There's no way, not with RA. Regardless, I reached out to a coach. Four months later, I was on stage. When I'm in the ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation, pain, and stiffness in the joints—usually in your hands, wrists, knees, feet, and ankles. Symptoms of RA can vary ...