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.
Weak science underpins most fitness apps for frail seniors, experts warn
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 13, 2024
Many fitness apps for seniors, especially those with frailty, are “poorly adapted” to the target market, new research shows.
Augmented reality can add another dimension to seniors’ smartphone literacy, researchers show
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 12, 2024
Researchers have developed a new augmented reality program for older adults that is meant to help them use smartphones.
LGBTQ seniors get 24/7 support from new wellness app
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 29, 2024
Two organizations have partnered on a mental wellness app that provides 24/7 support services to seniors in the LGBTQ community.
The final hurdle for seniors’ smartphone literacy: interpreting emojis
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 07, 2024
A new study shows that older adults sometimes struggle to correctly interpret emojis, compared with younger generations.
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.
Smartphone apps validated as method for detecting Alzheimer’s, new study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 02, 2024
A smartphone app with memory tests did just as well detecting MCI as when seniors took an in-person medical examination, new research shows.
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.