Technology
Tickled Pink: How Pink Noise Improves Older Adults’ Sleep & Memory
Researchers are continuing to explore the relationship between sleep and cognition in older adults. (For example, see here.) Recently, researchers examined one potential technology for…
TRENDING NOW: Common Technology Use within Senior Living
The most widely used resident care technologies in the senior living industry, according to the recent ASHA Senior Living Technology Report, are emergency response systems…
Listening with the EAR: An Advancement in How We Can Listen to Older Adults
I vividly remember classmates at the University of Arizona in the early 2000s speaking about amazing technology that a professor had developed and was using…
Virtually Yours: How People with Dementia Respond to Virtual Reality Programs
As virtual reality (VR) technology becomes more common and less expensive, the aging services industry and researchers are beginning to explore its potential uses with…
TRENDING NOW: Hearing Aids Getting Smaller, Smarter, and—Soon—Cheaper
Hearing aid technology has undergone dramatic improvements to make the devices smaller and smarter than they used to be. These devices can now connect to…
A Second Life for Isolated Older Adults? A Real-Life Look at Using Virtual Environments for Socializing
Advances 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…
TRENDING NOW: Senior Living Hails Ride-Sharing Apps for Residents
An increasing number of senior living and aging services organizations are turning to ride hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft as an option for…
Motivation Counts: Benefits to Older Adults from Tech Use Depends on Why They Use It
Many potential benefits of information and communication technology (cell phones, social media, fitness trackers, etc.) have been suggested for older adults, but not much is…
TRENDING NOW: Health Technology & Overall Technology Use for Older Adults 2011–2014
A recent study in JAMA examined trends in older adults’ technology use from 2011 to 2014, with a particular focus on the use of health…
Knocking Down Falls Risks with Virtual Reality
While virtual reality devices are commonly associated with video games, recently researchers found that virtual reality can be used to reduce risks of falls in…
TRENDING NOW: Close-up on Cameras in Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Residents’ Rooms
A recent survey of assisted living and skilled nursing providers examined the use of cameras in residents’ rooms. While the issue of cameras is getting…
Phoning It In: Videoconferencing to Improve Dementia Care
Effectively managing the symptoms of residents with dementia can require considerable clinical expertise. Unfortunately, many nursing homes lack access to the specialized expertise that could…
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