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A father frustrated by health monitoring systems built only for hospitals created AI technology that lets caregivers and families track loved ones at home. His startup Thryve Labs listens to real caregivers to design sensors that predict problems before they happen.
Nearly 80 guests attended CAFFI Housing's first Harvest High Tea fundraiser, supporting affordable homes for adults with disabilities. The successful event could become an annual tradition as the nonprofit plans to expand.
After 75 years farming solo in South Dakota, June Reed moved to independent living at 98 and discovered she didn't have to give up the active life she loved. She still does her own cleaning for exercise and treats neighbors to ice cream on her birthday.
Nine-year-old Prophet Ndungu was scared of burning toast, but that didn't stop him from making French toast at a Kansas City cooking class designed for blind and visually impaired kids. The program teaches young people essential kitchen skills so they can cook independently at home.
