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Fun and Practical Tablet Apps for Seniors

August 17, 2024 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH 1 Comment

Tablets aren’t just devices for the younger generation. Seniors can also enjoy them, and they offer important stress relief and cognitive exercise.

The Benefits and Risks of Social Media for Elderly Parents

April 29, 2024 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Beware of Deepfake Deception: Protecting Seniors in Elections

February 1, 2024 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

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 […]

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20 TikTok Channels by Seniors from Around the World

January 12, 2024 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Whoever said seniors can’t find their way around an iPhone was dead wrong. The seniors behind these entertaining TikTok channels are proof they still go it. We compiled a few TikTok channels, made by seniors or exclusively featuring them. Whether it’s life advice, humor, style, retirement living, fitness, or recipes, these channels have a little […]

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ChatGPT for Family Caregivers: A Game-Changer or a Gimmick?

January 9, 2024 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

ChatGPT is one of many AI tools that has broken into the market. Like similar tools, it allows you to type messages to an AI that then responds based on a large amount of data. There’s enormous potential in this tool for caregivers, as it may help caregivers to quickly find information and insights in […]

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The Benefits Of Technology for Aging Parents

November 21, 2023 By David Fox Leave a Comment

There’s no doubt that we’re in a technological age. There are now devices and tools for nearly every situation imaginable, including continuous glucose monitors, GPS tracking tools, telehealth systems, and more. The benefits of tech come as no surprise to people who grew up with such tools, but what are the benefits of technology for […]

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