Articles On:Technology

November 20, 2023

Senior Digital Literacy: An Unexpected Teacher

This unexpected teacher for senior digital literacy classes turned out to have some important pluses. ...

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Charles Davis has taught senior digital literacy at the Urban League Greater of Kansas City for two years and previous was a student himself. Each class he said he takes the time to ensure he is creating an encouraging environment for all his students to thrive.
October 10, 2023

Does Less TV Time Lower Your Risk for Dementia?

Be honest: just how much television are you watching? One study has estimated that half ...

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A senior crossing two remote controls together saying no to more tv time.
September 15, 2023

BoundaryCare App to Monitor Loved Ones with Dementia

Inspired by the challenging of protecting a family member with memory issues, a father and ...

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Scott and Paul Carpenter's BoundaryCare app lets caregivers remotely monitor a loved one with dementia to keep them safe. (Courtesy BoundaryCare/TNS)
September 1, 2023

Health Tech for Aging in Place

“Wear your heart on your wrist,” quips Beth Kuberka chief development, marketing and communication officer ...

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Health tech for aging in place: a senior man looking at his smartwatch and fitness tracker. By Wave Break Media Ltd
August 22, 2023

Simple Tech Solutions for Aging in Place

As more adults reach retirement age, most want to remain independent at home. We look ...

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young woman looking at security camera feed. Credit Shao-chun Wang. More aging adults want to remain independent at home. We look at some simple tech solutions that make aging in place easier for everyone.
July 25, 2023

The Risks of Social Media

As enjoyable and useful as it may be, social media is not all likes and ...

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An older woman using a tablet, from Petrkurgan. For article on the risks of social media for seniors.
July 19, 2023

Video Calling for Seniors: 5 Popular Options

Video calling for seniors combines independence with peace of mind. When her father and stepmother ...

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elderly woman at jp,e on video call through tablet, from aekkarak Thongjiew. For article on video calling for seniors - options and devices
July 11, 2023

Movie Making with My Grandkids: Easy and Memorable

While photographs are wonderful ways to capture memories of loved ones and experiences, movies capture ...

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An extended family watching TV together, from Monkey Business Images. Movies capture memories even better than photos do, and new technology makes movie making easy, even for those with limited computer skills.
June 6, 2023

Protect Yourself from QR Code Scams

While hucksters and fraudsters have been around for ages, new technology means new ways to ...

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Woman scanning a QR code at a restaurant, from Nenitorx. For article on how to protect yourself from QR code scams.
February 14, 2023

Three AI Therapy Apps for Seniors

Can talking to a robot help you? While the benefits of mental health therapy have ...

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Concerned man looking at his smartphone. By Gary Arbach. Mental health therapy can be intimidating and expensive. Artificial intelligence, using AI therapy apps, can help address these concerns.