Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is the umbrella term for a group of genetic disorders that cause muscle weakness. (For a full explanation of SMA, see this thirdAGE article.) Although some types of SMA can be fatal, people with other types of SMA typically live at least until into childhood and may even have normal life expectancies.… Continue reading Enhancing the Quality of Life for Patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy
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Devices That Make Life Easier for Caregivers and Patients
By Nancy Wurtzel The Alzheimer’s caregiving industry is ripe for innovation. Currently, more than 17 million Americans are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. As our population ages, and the disease affects more and more people, the number of unpaid caregivers will also steadily increase. That’s why companies and entrepreneurs are scrambling to come up… Continue reading Devices That Make Life Easier for Caregivers and Patients