Archive for the ‘Senior Technology’ Category
Multi-Sensory Technology
Technology plays an important role in maximizing independence for older adults and improving their safety. A study found that multi-sensory technology may also play an important role in behavioral management by reducing anxiety, improving attention span, and improving recipients experiences in many other ways. https://www.brightfocus.org/alzheimers/article/current-technology-dementia-and-alzheimers-disease
Puzzles and Healthy Aging
Research indicates that playing jig-saw puzzles long-term can be good for healthy cognitive aging. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2018.00299/full
Senior Technology Growth
There is a significant growth in digital technology adoption by older adults. Research found that adults 60 and older are spending more than 50% of daily leisure time on screen time. https://www.forbes.com/sites/robinseatonjefferson/2019/06/28/more-seniors-are-embracing-technology-but-can-they-use-it-ucsd-researchers-suggest-asking-them/?sh=12e2b7d42323
Elderly Technology and Mental Well-being
A study found that older adults who mostly use technology to stay connected with loved ones had higher reports of positive mental well-being, and those who mostly use it for learning new information reported being more physically fit.
Senior Technology Usage
When seniors become comfortable with tech devices, they become avid users. A study found that of the 30% of seniors over age 73 that own a smartphone, 77% go online multiple times a day. https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyblankson/2018/09/07/4-ingenious-technologies-to-help-aging-adults-stay-connected-and-engaged/?sh=1a4c33684ab8
Remote Monitoring Devices
Devices for remote monitoring make it easier to care for older adults from afar, and also allows them to maintain their independence without being burdened by the technology. https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/home-care/info-2018/technology-helps-remote-monitoring.html
Integrated Technology Solutions
Integrated technological solutions will help elderly patients in the many problems they face, improve their overall well-being, and offer a big help to patients that often suffer from memory loss. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6128069/
Slowing Cognitive Decline
Research suggests that brain stimulation through reading and engaging in various brain exercises can slow down cognitive decline in late adulthood. https://medicalfuturist.com/how-to-improve-your-cognitive-health/
Outthink Aging
Ongoing research is being conducted to find ways technology, such as cognitive computing, can empower the aging population and help older adults live healthier and happier lives. https://www.ibm.com/able/outthink-aging.html
Importance of Technology
People are more likely to become more disenfranchised and disadvantaged with less use of technology, because technology is more integrated into everyday life. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1524856/
