Tablets aren’t just devices for the younger generation. Seniors can also enjoy them, and they offer important stress relief and cognitive exercise.
Technology and Tools
12 Powerful Mobility Aids for Seniors
The ability to be mobile, to come and to go as we please, is something that many people take for granted. Yet, as people age, their ability to be mobile can become compromised by so many different things. For many people, this means that it is a struggle to get out and about. Others even […]
The Benefits and Risks of Social Media for Elderly Parents
Few of us are strangers to social media. Whether we’re fully hooked in or just use it occasionally, we all have a sense of the digital world – and it’s a controversial place. It’s easy to focus on the risks of social media, like how social media can contribute to anxiety, depression, and other mental […]
Best Programs for Caregiving – An Exciting Dementia Care Database
When talking about caregiving challenges, it’s easy to focus on the practical difficulties, like dealing with dementia and incontinence, responding to difficult behaviors, and trying to find enough hands-on support. Yet, there’s an even bigger area to talk about – knowledge. Family caregivers are typically thrown into the deep end. It’s often a matter of […]
Deepfake Danger: Protecting Seniors from High-Tech Financial Scams
In a world where technology is booming, people are reaping many benefits. However, we cannot ignore the dark side of these innovations, like deepfake, which can be used for fraud and exploitation. Deepfake is a media system created with artificial intelligence (AI) to show fake or falsified results. Specifically, deepfakes allow people to create surprisingly […]
Beware of Deepfake Deception: Protecting Seniors in Elections
Regardless of your political affiliation, we can admit that we’re all a little fed up with the spread of misinformation in just about every social and news media outlet. Unfortunately, technological advances make it easier for perpetrators to spread lies, deceive potential voters, and influence public opinion. Many of the tricks used are familiar and […]