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Video Game–Based Physical Activity Can Help Manage Falls Risk
, TechnologyLeg strength and balance are important factors in falls risk. A randomized controlled trial examined the effect of video game–based physical training on balance and…
Read MoreFuture Technologies Will Enable “Connected Aging”
, TechnologyA recent brief from the Center for Technology and Aging argues that new mobile devices and Internet-based resources will become increasingly usable, practical, and affordable,…
Read MoreWhat Will Consumers Pay for Technology to Enhance Independence?
, TechnologyThe growth of the older adult population and the rising costs of providing care have led to great interest in the development of new assistive…
Read MoreOlder Adults Increasingly Use Social Media: Pew Report
, TechnologyA November report from the Pew Internet & American Life Project shows that older adults are a still-growing population of social media users, a finding…
Read MoreDeloitte Report: Gaps & Opportunities in Consumer Engagement with Health Technologies
, TechnologyThe Deloitte Center for Health Solutions released an issue brief based on a survey of US health care consumers. The survey, designed to be representative…
Read MoreVideo Evidence of Falls in LTC: Loss of Balance, Tripping Cause More Falls than Slipping
, Aging & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Long-term Care, Operations, Senior Housing, TechnologyFalls are the leading cause of injury for older adults, and about half of older adults in long-term care (LTC) experience a fall in any…
Read MoreInfluences on Users’ Ability to Navigate Medicare.gov
, TechnologyAs the health care industry in the US increasingly expects individuals to manage their own health, there is a need for health management tools that…
Read MoreSupportive Home Technology for Individuals with Cognitive Decline
, TechnologyTechnology for aging-in-place has been a popular area for research in recent years, particularly in the areas of assistive and monitoring technology. A recent article…
Read MoreCan Accelerometers Detect Real-World Falls?
, TechnologyFalls are a major source of disability, morbidity, and mortality. Recent in-home technology advancements—such as new sensor and accelerometer technology—are promising areas for falls reduction…
Read MoreNintendo® Wii™ for Balance & Mobility Testing: Strengths & Limitations
, TechnologyResearch trials and case reports have suggested that the Nintendo Wii video game system might be a useful falls reduction tool. The WiiFit™ has games…
Read MoreWeb Training Programs Show Lasting Benefits
, TechnologyComputer and internet skills are becoming ever more important as agencies and businesses move information and services online. Older adults are increasingly likely to use…
Read MoreDoes Evidence Support the Use of Personal Emergency Response Services?
, TechnologySome reports suggest that the use of personal emergency response services (PERS) has been beneficial to older adults. In an emergency, the user activates an…
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