For 75 years, Finland's expectant mothers have been given a box by the state. It's like a starter kit of clothes, sheets and toys that can even be used as a bed. And some say it helped Finland achieve one of the world's lowest infant mortality rates. http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-22751415
All countries will have to find solutions for the care of growing elderly populations. Helping senior citizens to help each other and enjoy life, as the Babayagas in Paris are doing, looks like a good one. http://m.en.rfi.fr/france/20130305-babayagas-house
The Ready Glove is a disposable ambidextrous medical glove with a convenient list of basic vital signs printed on its outer surface. This allows first responders (like me, Rural Fire Brigade medic) the opportunity to record a baseline set of vitals without having to find a notebook; and I can keep referring to it during patient care without having to consult said notebook.
Generic, electronic sounding voices used by computers and other devices don't capture the unique "sound" of individuals with speaking disabilities. VocaliD creates custom voices that match personalities, age, ethnicity, etc. to bring life to their speech. https://www.vocalid.co
