Technology

As the aging services industry faces increasing staffing needs and a growing population of older adults in need of assistance, one proposed solution is the…

Samsung is piloting a technology platform to enable older adults to age in their homes more safely and for a longer period of time. The…

Telemedicine—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…

As technology continues become both cheaper and more advanced, the average age of residents in senior living communities is rising concurrently, creating an even larger…

In light of the increasing use of the Internet as a source for health information and increasing Internet use for older adults, recently a team…

Accurately assessing physical activity levels in older adults has been a challenge for health professionals and researchers. Not only are self-reports of physical activity subject…

Use of computers and similar technology has been associated with decreased feelings of loneliness and depression, and increased feelings of independence and personal growth; however,…

Hot on the heels of the Stanford Center on Longevity and Max Planck Center for Human Development’s recommendations concerning computer-based cognitive training, a group of…

It’s 2015 and sensors are everywhere! Fitbits, Apple Watches, and sleep monitors abound. For those of us who like to keep track of our every…

There is a growing conviction that technology can play an important role in enhancing both the quality of life and independence for older adults, as…

A growing number of technology options that can support older adults in the aging process are being introduced. However, these technologies can be of little…

With the worldwide growth of the older adult population, there have been numerous efforts to design and provide what have become known as quality of…