Development of Motivative Exercise and Lifting Aid Dual (MELAD) Device, Accessible by Elderly Caregivers

Abstract

This research explains the structure of MELAD DEVICE, which is convenient for in-home use and also helps patients, who need nursing care, to be independent through motivative exercise. The sled, which is attached to the leg of the device, enables the user to cross doorsills and bumps without difficulty when moving. A management system is provided with the device. This system sends the results of the motivative exercise to management center. This contributes to the user's health management and the independence of both the caregiver and the disabled person. We strongly believe that disabled people can improve their body functions and reacquire walking due to the development of rehabilitation generated by this device. We also hope that this will contribute to the achievement of our social and economic goals, which are to reduce financial strain, to look after elderly people who are physically weak, and to ease the anxiety of Japanese citizens.

Hajime Takada