Mastodawn

Hey turbo dweebs. Is there a UK version of something like this?

Ideally either no subscription fees, no connectivity required, and definitely good privacy, idfk.
At the very least, is there a DIY or open source of something similar?

https://elliq.com/pages/how-it-works

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How It Works

ElliQ is the companion robot designed for seniors and older adults to support healthy aging at home. Stay connected with daily conversation, health reminders, wellness tracking, and entertainment. Powered by advanced AI for personalized companionship and peace of mind for caregivers.

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Mx Verda Mar 22

I need translation for an easier ecosia search.
How do allistic people describe "nauseous above knee"?
It's like the 2 or 3 inches above the top of my right kneecap.
I'm literally only getting separate results for "feeling sick" and "knee / joint pain".
The area above my kneecap feels nausea. How tf do I research that?

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Mx Verda Aug 14, 2025

"When you don't help disabled people live, their lives worsen. Water wettens; aridity dries. More news at 11."

https://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/as-the-eu-heats-up-minds-start-to-crack/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=dlvr.it

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Mx Verda Aug 14, 2025

"When you help disabled people live, their lives are better. Water makes things wet. More news at 11." https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crr2j792drro
It's less self-care and more [lack of] societal care, though.

ADHD drugs have wider life benefits, study suggests

A study has linked ADHD drugs to reduced substance misuse, suicide, transport accidents and criminality.

BBC News

maschmi Aug 1, 2025

I did want to write about this since a couple of months. Somehow never found the right moment. It is a bit personal, it is about #mentalhealth and #neurodiversity.

As always, if I start something like this, here a short primer, details in the thread.

Primer: I might not be as #neurodefault (is this a word?) as I thought to be. Also the picture I have from myself my be very fuzzy at best (well, that's not news actually).
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