Meet the 95-year-old inventor behind this genius product
At 93 years old, Rita Melone, now 95, came up with a solution to improve her experience using a walker: the Walker Squawker.
"I had just started using a walker for the first time in my life and I wanted to invent something that would help me to remember to use it," Melone said in an interview with "Good Morning America."
The Walker Squawker is a realistic bird that perches atop walking devices. According to a September press release from Ageless Innovation, the parent company of Joy For All, which produces the Walker Squawker, the device "will sing and play songs as older loved ones move along, ultimately providing joy and fun through playful sounds, interactions, and companionship."
"Not only are the Walker Squawkers cute little fellas, but they serve a purpose," Melone told "GMA."
Melone worked with Joy For All to bring her invention to life.
"The Walker Squawker is a great companion for anyone using a mobility device. With a look, feel and many different sounds that simulate a real bird species, it is sure to keep you company and brighten your day," she said.
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Joy for All Walker Squawker Cardinal
Designed to deliver joy, fun, and companionship to older adults and their families.
- $64.99
- Amazon
Joy for All Walker Squawker Bluebird
When perched atop a walking device, Walker Squawkers will sense motion and sing along happily as they ”unlock” six songs.
- $64.99
- Amazon
