Last week, I wrote about a couple of blood pressure monitors that make it easy to monitor your blood pressure anywhere, at any time. Other things healthcare providers may ask you to monitor are your pulse and oxygen levels. You can easily do so with pulse oximeters, such as the QardioSpO2. The QardioSpO2 is a […]
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AM533 QardioArm
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition that has few noticeable symptoms but […]
Smiling Mind: Meditation App
If you’re looking for a meditation app for your little one, check out Smiling Mind: Meditation App. Smiling Mind can help children develop ways to focus, cope with confrontations, and develop empathy. The developer’s mission is to “provide accessible, life-long tools to support healthy minds.” Whether you have half an hour, or just a couple […]
iHealth Ease Wireless Monitor
Yesterday I wrote about the QardioArm, which is a wireless blood pressure monitor. Another available option is the iHealth Ease Wireless Monitor. The iHealth Ease is around half the price of other monitors, as it relies on your phone to do most of the heavy lifting. The device is composed of a cuff that fits […]
Check blood pressure with QardioArm
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition that has few noticeable symptoms but can lead to all sorts of unpleasantness in the long run. If your blood is pumped at an elevated pressure inside your body, it can cause vision and circulation problems and increase the likelihood of heart attacks, aneurysms, and […]
AM532 QuickScan App
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! Over the past few months, I’ve talked about some different apps that allow you to scan […]