Technology Findings from AARP’s “2024 Tech Trends and Adults 50+”

Seniors are increasingly recognizing the role that technology can play in enabling a healthy life and improving well-being. A recent AARP study, titled “2024 Tech Trends and Adults 50+,” offers a wealth of findings about how … [Read more...]

Amazing, Innovative Senior Tech that Was Spotlighted at CES 2024

Each year, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) provides us with amazing demos and concepts, including technology specially designed for seniors and caregivers. The technology showcased this year (Jan 9-12, 2024) to help seniors … [Read more...]

AI Technology is Doing Amazing Things to Help People with Neurological and Movement Disorders 

Keith Thomas, a former Manhattan wealth manager, and his sister, Michelle Bennett, who is now his caregiver, have watched their lives quickly change. In July 2020, at the age of 41, Thomas accidentally dove into a shallow pool, … [Read more...]

Is Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizing Senior Care?

Q. I read somewhere that nine out of 10 seniors would prefer to age in their homes for as long as possible. But isn’t there a shortage of health care professionals and caregivers to provide the care that would be needed for this … [Read more...]

New Amazing Alzheimer’s Diagnostic Tools and Treatments 

For decades, researchers and biotech companies have struggled to develop diagnostic tools and treatments for Alzheimer's, a disorder that causes loss of memory and other mental functions and affects nearly 6.5 million … [Read more...]

What Are the Best Safety Alert Devices with Fall Detection?

Q. My neighbor Suzanne is an avid jogger. I always see her out jogging early in the morning while I’m walking my pups. She’s got all the gear, including one of those newer Apple Watches. The other day, Suzanne was speed-walking … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: How Do You Get a Loved One to Wear a Fall Prevention Device?

Dear Angel, I am thinking of buying my mother a smartwatch with fall prevention features on it for her birthday, but I'm worried she won't wear it. What is the likelihood that seniors in general actually wear these … [Read more...]

Gift Shopping for an Elder? Consider These Suggestions from a Top Aging-in-Place Expert  

Lisa Cini Helps Seniors Age-in-Place with Technology and Design Modifications More and more seniors are seeking to age in place, making it important for them to have the resources they need to thrive in their own home. … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: How Technology Can Make Life Easier for Those with Autism

Dear Oakley, Our son was just diagnosed with autism and is nonverbal. What types of technology can help make life easier for him and for us? Thanks for your help, Hal Pinhimm --- Dear Hal, For people on the … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: Can Digital Voice Assistants Help Detect Dementia?

Dear Hayek, Most people I know have some sort of digital voice assistant in their home, such as Amazon’s Alexa. I read somewhere that these speakers are helping to detect dementia. How does that work, and aren’t there privacy … [Read more...]

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