Mental health apps can provide short-term benefit for seniors with depression, study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 29, 2024
Mental health apps for seniors can help alleviate stress in the short-term, but cannot replace caregivers, a recent study shows.
Wearable tech offers hope for spotting dementia-causing diseases
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 11, 2024
Wearable technology that measures spatial navigation and gait could improve detection of diseases that cause dementia, according to a new study.
Upcoming ‘stroke boot camp’ will evaluate new smartphone app for rehab
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 04, 2024
A new smartphone app for stroke rehabilitation will be evaluated during an upcoming “stroke boot camp” at Chapman University.
‘Smart’ glasses, mobility tools part of dynamic slate of senior tech getting seed funding
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 21, 2024
Eleven senior tech projects will receive funding and support from the Design Age Institute in London, from apps to mobility solutions.
Seniors’ smartphone dependency rising faster than for younger age groups, new data show
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 06, 2024
Older adults’ smartphone dependency is growing steadily, whereas younger age group’s phone use declines, according to new survey results.
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.
Mobile apps effective for treating moderate and severe depression
Nov 21, 2023
The study also identifies design features that can enhance effectiveness.
High school inventors create virtual friend to help seniors with loneliness
By
Christine Birkner
May 18, 2023
Technology can combat loneliness. High school inventors created a new virtual friend to keep older adults company and loneliness at bay.
A Place for Mom launches virtual tour app for senior living
May 12, 2020
A Place for Mom has designed a virtual tour app to enable prospective residents and their families to schedule and participate in live community tours.
Connected Living app adds coronavirus information
Mar 16, 2020
Connected Living is updating its free public app to provide real-time updates about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to senior living staff members, residents and families. It will include information...