Technology

Virtual Reality, Real Benefits: Enhancing quality of life for cognitively impaired older adults
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Researchers from the University of California Santa Barbara found evidence that using virtual reality can help improve the quality of life for older adults who…

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Older adults on TikTok: Shattering stereotypes and taking names
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The use of TikTok as a social media platform has been increasing in popularity. Though most frequently used by younger adults, some older adults have…

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Conversation Starter: ChatGPT as a Communications Solution to Older Adult Isolation
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Social isolation and loneliness are pressing issues among older adults, particularly among those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). One article considers how ChatGPT, an artificial…

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Say Cheese! AI App Uses Selfies for Health Diagnostics
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Adding to the technological toolbox is a new app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to generate health diagnostics―and all it needs is a smile from…

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Surfin’ the Web May Keep Dementia at Bay
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In an interesting turn of events, researchers from New York University are positing that regular internet use may be linked to lower dementia risks in…

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Monitoring Mobility: How Smartphones Could Make Tracking Your Health More Accessible
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There is an increasingly vital need to make health tracking tools more accessible, especially for older adults. One aspect of health that is important for…

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Rebooting an Ageist Industry: The Need to Revamp Technology Design & Distribution for Older Adults
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Technology can be a gateway for older adults to maintain their independence while also providing family and caregivers with the peace of mind that their…

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Alerts from AI: How Artificial Intelligence Could Reduce ER Visits among Older Adults
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Through modern technologies such as self-driving cars or voice assistants, artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into public view. AI systems are computers or…

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R2-D2, Busboy: A Fresh Look at Robots as a Staffing Support Solution in Senior Living
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In senior living, staffing challenges have been exacerbated by COVID-19, and they remain the top-of-mind concern for community leaders. McKnight’s Senior Living reports that robotics,…

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“Alexa, Please Help Me Age Well”: A Competition Aims to Add Alexa Functions for Senior Living Residents
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While the adoption of Alexa has been slow among older adults, Alexa has been gaining popularity among Life Plan Communities and other senior living organizations.…

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Controlling the Tick of the Aging Clock with TikTok: Mature Content Creators Use Platform to Promote Positive Aging
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Few can resist falling down the rabbit hole that is TikTok. On this social media platform, users can create short videos of almost anything they…

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TRENDING NOW: Combatting Loneliness & Isolation with Empathetic Robots
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Older adults across New York State will be pleasantly surprised when they open their mail to find a new companion! The Daily Gazette is reporting…

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