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Inspiring Next Practices: 2019 Innovative Research on Aging Award Recipients
Recent Research That Can Transform Aging Services
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TRENDING NOW: Smarter Use of Artificial Intelligence in Senior Living
, TechnologyThere is no shortage of news on the rising popularity of technology in senior living; everything from virtual reality to “care bots” is making its…
Read MoreKeep It Up: How Older Adults Maintain Activity Tracker Use Long Term
, TechnologyA recent study explored strategies older adults employ to maintain long-term use of an activity tracker. Researchers interviewed 20 people who had reported long-term use…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Piloting Telehealth Drones for House Calls in Rural Areas
, TechnologyThe COVID-19 pandemic has required us all to be innovative, whether with our indoor activities and hobbies or our approach to self-care and well-being. Researchers…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: “Gossip Robots” Being Programmed to Ease Loneliness in Assisted Living Residents
, TechnologyRobots are making their way into health care, used as a preventative measure to loneliness and a potential solution to staff shortages. McKnight’s Senior Living…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: A Shift to Older-Adult-Friendly Website Design
, TechnologyThe Wall Street Journal is reporting on a new trend that is making it easier for older adults to surf the net. Specifically, companies are…
Read MoreTherapy Breakthrough: Interactive Tech Platforms Boost Dementia Therapy Outcomes
, TechnologyA recent study explored how therapy may be improved for older adults living with dementia by incorporating personalized technology. Researchers tested an interactive technology platform…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Curbing Older Adults’ Loneliness with Socially Assistive Robots
, TechnologyMcKnight’s Senior Living reports on a new pilot planned for two Ohio Life Plan Communities: socially assistive robots will be used to curb resident loneliness…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Senior Living Communities Trying Out Contact-Tracing Tech
, TechnologyAs the focus on infection control in the fight again COVID-19 shifts to contact tracing, technology is sweeping in to offer some solutions. McKnight’s Senior…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Fitness Options for Stay-At-Home Older Adults
, TechnologyAs stay at home orders continue in many states, older adults are getting creative with ways to exercise and maintain their positive well-being. The Boston…
Read MoreAdaptive Aging: How Adaptivity Improves Technology Usage in Older Adults
, TechnologyMore older adults are going online than ever before, but there may be wide variability in the range of resources accessed. A new study investigated…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Grandparents Turn to Technology during COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders
, TechnologyThe news surrounding COVID-19 has been disheartening and difficult. The isolation factor has been hanging heavy on everyone’s shoulders, especially older adults—where there is more…
Read MoreThrough the Portal: Older Adults’ Experiences Using Patient Portals
, TechnologyPatient portals are convenient tools to help patients manage their electronic medical records. A new study investigated how older adults fare in using this technology.…
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