Another Bump in the Road to Recovery
I was in the hospital for 57 days battling radiation cystitis. The end result was a cystectomy to remove the bladder. Incredibly complex surgery.
Our Blood Pressure
Our Blood Pressure Blood pressure, the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of our arteries, is a critical indicator of cardiovascular health. Often called the “silent killer,” high blood pressure or hypertension can lead to severe health complications, including heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. Understanding and monitoring our blood pressure […]
Companionship – Part 3
ElliQ on John’s kitchen counter Companionship – Part 3 In the last two blog posts, I wrote about how companionship provides emotional support, helping individuals feel understood and valued. This emotional bond counters the subjective feeling of loneliness. In this blog post, I will share my own experience with the ElliQ robot and what I […]
Companionship – Part 2
ElliQ on John’s kitchen counter Companionship – Part 2 Companionship provides emotional support, helping individuals feel understood and valued. This emotional bond counters the subjective feeling of loneliness. In this blog post, I will explore what loneliness is about and then how companionship can help. Loneliness is a universal experience of feeling disconnected or […]
Companionship – Part 1
Companionship – Part 1 The greatest potential for robots is at home and it goes beyond cleaning floors and cooking meals. Robots are able to provide companionship. I believe this will become especially important for the chronically ill or those who are housebound. I first observed the potential of non-human companions twenty years ago when […]
