Kathryn Hughes

Huge Capabilities in a Small Audio Device

From Switzerland comes an extraordinary audio device designed for the blind or visually impaired, but with capabilities that appeal to almost everyone. The Milestone 312 digital voice recorder and MP3 player is the next generation of aids for the blind. It packs all the functions of a voice recorder, music player, text to speech reader, DAISY Audio-Book player, radio, clock, alarm and RFID tagging system into one... (posted by Kathryn 1 year 129 days ago.)

Are You Feeling SAD? Have the Winter Blues Come for a Visit?

Have the winter blues descended? Feeling fat and lazy with no interest in work, activities or friends? You may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder or SAD. This is a form of depression that occurs in relation to the seasons and is most common in the winter. Symptoms include decreased energy, lack of interest in work, activities or friends, increased appetite, craving carbohydrates... (posted by Kathryn 1 year 154 days ago.)

Assistive Technology for Hearing Impaired and Vision or Memory Loss

Improvements in assistive equipment and technology have had a very positive impact for many people's lives. People with hearing or vision loss or the elderly have so many wonderful products available to help them compensate for their impairments and lead an independent productive life. For someone who needs vision aids or hearing products or elder care devices, the technological... (posted by Kathryn 1 year 174 days ago.)