82-year-old man who wants to learn to swim has his wish fulfilled

  Robots are often touted as the answer to the looming problem of how we will care for our rapidly ageing population. But a new report about the role of technology in improving care, says humans will always be needed to work with technology, and there are limitations to how far technology can be effective.... Read More

When most people would open a window, he built a filtration system into underwear to cope with his wife’s farts, turning a domestic problem into an award-winning invention. Read More

Loneliness is one of the biggest problems encountered by older people. More often living alone, possibly restricted in what they can do, and sometimes no longer able to work or drive, the world can sometimes seem restricted for people once they reach a certain age, often leaving them feeling isolated and alone. Not having regular... Read More