Talking With Michael Graves

Benedictine

about 1 month ago

Though obviously written at least four years ago, this article's ideas are still quite valid. There's still a dearth of well-designed products and too little good competition. However, Mr. Graves misses the mark with his comments about stem cell research. All the actual treatments and cures have come from adult and cord-blood stem cells. No one -- churches, ethicists, politicians, etc. -- has a problem with these non-embryonic methods. Yet sadly, Mr. Graves, Mr. Reeves, and many others keep up the clamor for embryonic stem cell research, which has produced nothing and has cost billions. You don't have to be religious to object to curing adult human beings by killing embryonic human beings.

omhu

almost 2 years ago

Really interesting article - there's so little style in aids for daily living. Great to get someone like Michael's perspective on it! Kudos to him for persevering...life is imperfect and beautiful!

Bell star

almost 4 years ago

I think you could take this article and adapt it to your loved one's mobility needs or pain issues. Try putting yourself in their shoes (sometime, literally). Before buying anything, try it on for size yourself. Try to make sure the equipment is going to 'fit' their needs. Sit in the wheelchair. See if the rail next to the toilet is at the right height for them. Measure their height and see if the bed is too high - that may be why they'd rather sleep in the recliner -- so it would be safer to get up at night to get to the bathroom, for instance. Be a REALLY GOOD CONSUMER. Go to the internet and read about it. Then, ask every question you can think of. And don't be afraid to call back again if you have more questions. About DESIGN - this is going to be a huge growth industry in the coming years. As these Baby Boomers age, they are going to expect more and better products to handle their needs with health, immobility, pain, etc. Nice article.