1 Categories of Impairment: breathing, obesity, & chronic conditionsRachel STuck

2 Breathing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Asthma:Emphysema: Symptoms: shortness of breath, cough, difficulty breathing, exhaustion, weight loss, depression, fast heartbeat Chronic Bronchitis: Symptoms: shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, chest pain, chest tightness, sore throat, Asthma: Symptoms: coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, fatigue Comorbidities for COPD & Asthma: high blood pressure, impaired mobility, insomnia, sinusitis, migraine, depression, stomach ulcers, cancer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15DBE6giDUA

3 Assistive Technology for BreathingPropeller: Wizdy Pets: https://www.propellerhealth.com/

4 Physiological Impairments & Assistive TechnologiesFibromyalgia Symptoms: widespread pain, fatigue, cognitive difficulties, depression, headaches, Assistive Techs: mobility aids (walkers, wheelchairs, scooters) braces or splints, orthotics, Gastro-intestinal disease Symptoms: chronic abdominal pain, hiccups, nausea/vomiting, rumination, constipation, diarrhea, gas Assistive Techs: health monitoring app

5 Physiological Impairments & Assistive TechnologiesChronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms: extreme fatigue that does not improve with rest (no known cause) Assistive Techs: MyTherapy (disease management app) Cancer Symptoms: fatigue, weight changes, cough, difficulty swallowing, persistent indigestion, unexplained joint/muscle pain, unexplained bleeding/bruising Side effects of Radiation: fatigue, irritation of skin, long term-heart problems Side effects of Chemotherapy: headaches, stomach pain, muscle pain, peripheral Assistive Techs: listed wigs, prostheses Do these count as assistive technologies?

6 Heart Disease Ischemic Heart DiseaseSymptoms: chest pain, chest pressure, shortness of breath Assistive Techs: health management apps Other General Heart Disease Symptoms angina (chest pain sometimes radiating down the left arm or into the jaw); sensations of fluttering, thumping, pounding, or racing of the heart (palpitations); edema (swelling and fluid retention in the legs, ankles, abdomen, lungs, or heart); lightheadedness, weakness, dizziness, or fainting spells; breathlessness; chronic fatigue; and gastric upset (or nausea) https://www.healthgrades.com/conditions/ischemic-heart-disease--symptoms

7 Diabetes Type I Type II Assistive Techs:Symptoms: extreme fatigue that does not improve with rest (no known cause) Type II Symptoms: dry mouth, blurred vision, fatigue, slow healing cuts, yeast infections, urinary tract infections, itchy skin Assistive Techs: Vision aids (magnifiers) Portion plate Glucose monitor Watch/PDA reminder

8 Arthritis Symptoms: FatigueJoint: pain, tenderness, swelling, redness, warmth, stiffness Loss of joint range of motion Limping Joint deformity Loss of joint function Anemia Fever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQrEK7BWF-k (0:53-1:30)

9 Arthritis Assistive Techs: Kitchen: To get around: Double handed potsElectronic can/jar openers Cane/crutch Orthotics Larger knobs and levers Braces/Splints Reachers Taller chairs

10 Arthritis Bedroom: Bathroom: Large buttons, hooks, closers Grab barsVoice activated lamp Shower chair Sock aids Zipper pulls

11 Obesity Symptoms: Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb8mPchIyfEIncreases likelihood of: hypertension, high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, some cancers, mental illness, and osteoarthritis Sleep apnea and breathing problems Body pain Difficulty with physical functioning Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb8mPchIyfE https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/

12 Obesity Assistive Techs: food/diet apps,

13 Migraine 30.3% of adults suffer from severe headache or migraineSymptoms: Moderate to severe headaches Headaches on one side of your head only Pulsating headache pain Headaches aggravated by routine physical activity Headaches that cause nausea, vomiting or both Headaches coupled with sensitivity to light and sound

14 Migraine Assistive Techs: Anti-glare filter for computer monitorAir purification systems (for fragrance triggers) Sunglasses Apps: Brainwave tuner Binaural Beats therapy iHeadache/Headache Diary

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