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The Positive Effects of Internet Usage in Older Adults
, TechnologyNew research suggests that time spent perusing the Internet may actually reduce the probability of depression in older adults by as much as 33 percent.…
Read MoreWhy Older Adults & Technology Don’t Always “Click”
, TechnologyA growing number of technology options that can support older adults in the aging process are being introduced. However, these technologies can be of little…
Read MoreHow Much Is Quality of Life Worth?
, TechnologyWith the worldwide growth of the older adult population, there have been numerous efforts to design and provide what have become known as quality of…
Read MoreStroke Survivors & Blood Pressure: Consistency Is Key
, Aging & Wellness, TechnologyAlthough lowering blood pressure after a stroke has been known to reduce the risk for another stroke, a heart attack, and other vascular events, the…
Read MoreUnder the Sheets: A New Noninvasive Sleep-Monitoring System
, TechnologyApproximately a third of the population suffers from difficulty falling asleep, frequent waking, poor quality of sleep, and a variety of sleep-related breathing problems. For…
Read MoreImpact of Assistive Technologies on Personal Assistance Hours
, TechnologyAssistive technologies that help individuals with disabilities compensate for their impairments can potentially serve as either substitutes or complements for human personal assistance. If assistive…
Read MoreNew Technology for Pill Organizers Allows Wireless Remote Monitoring of Older Adults’ Medication Compliance
, TechnologyFor older adults taking medication, compliance with a physician’s recommended schedule for taking medicine is important for the drugs to succeed and to avoid complications.…
Read MoreHome Monitoring Systems Being Developed for Fall Detection & Assessment of Fall Risk
, TechnologyResearchers at the University of Missouri are working to develop and evaluate a mountable in-home system that can detect falls, as well as measure changes…
Read MoreCan a Virtual “Health Coach” Increase Physical Activity among Older Adults?
, TechnologyIn the United States and many other parts of the world, all age groups show levels of physical activity below that which is medically recommended.…
Read MoreFamily Caregivers Look toward Technology for Information & Support
, TechnologyWith burgeoning numbers of family members caring for older adults, many are seeking resources and support through various technologies. Pew Research Center published results of…
Read MoreCan Shock-Absorbent Floors Reduce the Harm of Falls?
, TechnologyFalls have a significant health and financial burden in care settings. Researchers and designers have become interested in installing shock-resistant flooring in hospitals, nursing homes,…
Read MoreSensors for Falls Reduction: Technical Advances Needed
, TechnologyFalls are a prevalent and significant health problem among older adults, and there is a particular need for ways to reduce the number of falls…
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