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Virtually Yours: How People with Dementia Respond to Virtual Reality Programs
, TechnologyAs virtual reality (VR) technology becomes more common and less expensive, the aging services industry and researchers are beginning to explore its potential uses with…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Hearing Aids Getting Smaller, Smarter, and—Soon—Cheaper
, TechnologyHearing aid technology has undergone dramatic improvements to make the devices smaller and smarter than they used to be. These devices can now connect to…
Read MoreA Second Life for Isolated Older Adults? A Real-Life Look at Using Virtual Environments for Socializing
, TechnologyAdvances in Internet technology have enabled the creation of immersive, realistic 3-D online environments. One of the most popular of these is Second Life, a…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Senior Living Hails Ride-Sharing Apps for Residents
, TechnologyAn increasing number of senior living and aging services organizations are turning to ride hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft as an option for…
Read MoreMotivation Counts: Benefits to Older Adults from Tech Use Depends on Why They Use It
, TechnologyMany potential benefits of information and communication technology (cell phones, social media, fitness trackers, etc.) have been suggested for older adults, but not much is…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Health Technology & Overall Technology Use for Older Adults 2011–2014
, TechnologyA recent study in JAMA examined trends in older adults’ technology use from 2011 to 2014, with a particular focus on the use of health…
Read MoreKnocking Down Falls Risks with Virtual Reality
, TechnologyWhile virtual reality devices are commonly associated with video games, recently researchers found that virtual reality can be used to reduce risks of falls in…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Close-up on Cameras in Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Residents’ Rooms
, TechnologyA recent survey of assisted living and skilled nursing providers examined the use of cameras in residents’ rooms. While the issue of cameras is getting…
Read MorePhoning It In: Videoconferencing to Improve Dementia Care
, TechnologyEffectively managing the symptoms of residents with dementia can require considerable clinical expertise. Unfortunately, many nursing homes lack access to the specialized expertise that could…
Read MoreA Robot Revolution in Caregiving? Older Adults’ Perceptions of Assistive Robot Technology
, TechnologyAs the aging services industry faces increasing staffing needs and a growing population of older adults in need of assistance, one proposed solution is the…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Technology Platform Used to Age in Place More Safely
, TechnologySamsung is piloting a technology platform to enable older adults to age in their homes more safely and for a longer period of time. The…
Read MoreGuess Which Technology May Decrease Older Adults’ Trips to ED?
, TechnologyTelemedicine—effectively, the use of virtual consultations with doctors and related practitioners to lessen the burden of in-person visits for both patients and medical practitioners—is an…
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