Seniors becoming glued to their smartphones, and that could be a problem, experts warn
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 08, 2024
Excessive smartphone use is rising among seniors, according to new research from experts who are studying “problematic” screen addictions.
4 strategies to help ensure that virtual care is an option for senior living residents
By
Ellen Su
Jan 04, 2024
Virtual care is here to stay, so it is time we start working harder to make those solutions an option for everyone.
Blue light blues: Benefits of lens filter overstated, new research suggests
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 29, 2023
Despite claims that blue light filtering can alleviate symptoms of eye strain, research showed no little to no difference between those using blue lights and those who do not.
Rural seniors to receive health tech training from OATS, T-Mobile
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 14, 2023
A new partnership between T-Mobile and Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) will offer tools and training to 100 select long-term care providers in 15 states in the rural south.
New AI app uses ‘selfies’ to generate health diagnostics
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 26, 2023
The Together app is the first program to use “generative AI” to record a variety of symptoms including blood pressure, heart rate and blood oxygen, according to Renee, the company that introduced it...
‘Smart’ toilet seat tracks patients’ health, aids in diagnoses
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 26, 2023
TrueLoo is a new toilet with sensors that can analyze waste to monitor trends and patients’ health.
Email, looking up weather most popular uses of smartphones, tablets among older adults, survey finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 30, 2020
A new survey by AARP provides insights into technology use by those in their 70s.