Agetech Innovators Take On Fall Prevention, Mobility Challenges For Older Adults

First looks at the Nymbl balance-training app and Camino smart walker.

As the global population ages, a crop of tech startups is rising to meet seniors’ needs and improve quality of life, including by keeping them upright and mobile.

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As the global population ages, a crop of tech startups is rising to meet seniors’ needs and improve quality of life, including by keeping them upright and mobile.

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