Parkinson's disease, a type of dementia also known as idiopathic or primary parkinsonism, agitated paralysis, or rigid hypokinetic syndrome/HRS, is on the rise in the United States . Every year, there are more than 60,000 new cases in the United States alone. As the average person diagnosed with Parkinson's disease is over 65 years old and the elderly population is rapidly increasing in the United States, awareness and concern are becoming important points of focus for many healthcare professionals. . Parkinson's disease is caused by the destruction of dopamine-producing nerve cells in the midbrain. (black substance). These nerve cells are used to coordinate smooth, regular body movements. In the absence of these cells, people often experience tremors (tremors or involuntary movements of the limbs). Tremors can affect all parts of the human body and make daily activities difficult. Eating, for example, can be extremely difficult if your hands are constantly shaking. Over the years, companies have developed various solutions to eliminate or minimize these tremors. Initially, these solutions were large and bulky and resembled a robotic arm, but over time they became more compact. Using various types of restraints and orthopedic devices, these devices force the patient's tremors to stop. However, it's hard to imagine wearing these uncomfortable devices in public or trying to eat with them in the presence of other people. San Francisco-based Lift Labs recently developed a type of electronic utensil (called Liftware) to help offset the effects of shaking. using stabilization technology. What sets this Lift Labs device apart from others is that it doesn't try to eliminate tremors, but rather counteract them. Lift Labs CEO and Founder Anupam Pathak developed this menu...... middle of paper ......e for many of its users. Since its release in September 2013, Liftware has proven to be a success. with over 1,000 units sold, and it is now available on popular websites including Amazon. With the increase in Parkinson's disease diagnoses, it can be expected that the demand for stabilizing products will only increase. Seeing this new market emerge, Pathak says this is just the beginning for Lift Labs. With funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and $1 million in seed funding from Silicon Valley angel investors, Lift Labs plans to expand its products in ways never seen before. In the future, Lift Labs plans to produce drinking and grooming solutions with its patented stabilization technology. Pathak and his engineering team continue to capitalize on this growing market and strive to give people with Parkinson's disease a chance at a normal life..