A pilot project has helped to give housebound elderly a new lease on life. Kathy Zhang reports from Hong Kong. In January, nonagenarian Ng Lai-kuen visited her husband's grave for the first time in 15 ...

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A climbing competition in Saskatoon today had teams of stair climbers hustling up 22 flights of stairs, all in an effort to help raise money for Alzheimer's patients. "It's all to raise money for ...

Robotic exoskeletons for seniors consist of wearable mechanical devices strapped around the hips, legs, or waist that provide external support or motorized assistance to enhance movement. Unlike heavy ...

Because of chronic arthritis, I have a very difficult time going up and down stairs anymore and am interested in purchasing a stair lift for my two-story house. Can you recommend some good companies?

Stairs can be difficult for many elderly and disabled people, and current alternatives such as elevators, stair lifts and escalators are expensive and use a lot of energy. But there is some good news.

If the challenge of climbing stairs to your home’s second floor has become too much, there is an easy and accessible way for you to get to the upper floor. A stair lift may be just what you need to ...

Mak, an operator (back), lifts a stair climber and helps Ng Lai-kuen (center), 90, to visit her husband's grave on a hillside. KATHY ZHANG/CHINA DAILY The pilot program helps seniors and disabled ...