Senior Age Tech The number of tech companies developing devices that help older adults live independently in their own homes has increased over the years. But the COVID-19 pandemic pushed the creation of age tech startups, technology development for seniors, and the use of existing technology into overdrive. Telehealth conferences and video chats via smartphones, … Continue reading “Senior Age Tech”
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Elderly Scam / Fraud Alert
Elderly Scam / Fraud Alert Older adults are exploring the Internet on their tablets, computers, and smartphones. But their online explorations are coming with a hefty price tag and serious consequences. A study by the Aspen Institute’s Tech Policy Hub found that adults over 60 were victims of cybercrimes and lost $650 million in 2018. … Continue reading “Elderly Scam / Fraud Alert”
Omega-3’s Linked To Longer Life
Omega-3’s Linked To Longer Life Doctors generally warn that having high levels of saturated fatty acids in the body can lead to major health problems that can shorten a person’s life expectancy. But not all fatty acids are bad. A new study has found that omega-3 fatty acids can potentially increase life expectancy by almost … Continue reading “Omega-3’s Linked To Longer Life”
Caregiving Under Stress
Caregiving Under Stress There is a group of health care workers that are not visible as the doctors, nurses, lab technicians, and other medical staff was commonly seen by patients. The vast majority of people in this unseen worker group do not have medical degrees or certificates but manage infusion pumps, operate feeding tubes, dress … Continue reading “Caregiving Under Stress”
Is Live-In Care Right For You?
Is Live-In Care Right For You? It’s a fact that older adults want to age in place in their own homes. Unfortunately, the independence of some seniors is threatened unless someone helps them with their day-to-day living activities. Many older adults, however, are finding a solution to this problem by hiring a trained and experienced … Continue reading “Is Live-In Care Right For You?”
Get Better Sleep From A Doctor Who Helps Olympians With Their Sleep
Get Better Sleep From A Doctor Who Helps Olympians With Their Sleep Olympic-bound athletes maintain training that keeps them in top shape for their upcoming competitions. Team members schedule times throughout the week to train, fuel their bodies with high-performance foods, and follow routines set by their coaches, trainers, physical therapists, and other specialists. This … Continue reading “Get Better Sleep From A Doctor Who Helps Olympians With Their Sleep”
What is getting in the way of caregiving for a loved one with ALZ?
What is getting in the way of caregiving for a loved one with ALZ? Ray Burow knew nothing about caregiving when she was thrust into that role after her elderly parent was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, Burow described herself as “ignorant”—like many others in her situation—about caregiving. She compared caregiving for someone with … Continue reading “What is getting in the way of caregiving for a loved one with ALZ?”
Coronavirus – The Latest News and Information
Coronavirus – The Latest News and Information Children and adolescents are contracting the fast-spreading COVID-19 Delta variant, just as health officials predicted before schools opened across the country. There are now more children being hospitalized for COVID-19 than when the United States first started tracking pediatric cases about a year ago. Children represented 26.8 percent … Continue reading “Coronavirus – The Latest News and Information”
Senior Age Tech
Senior Age Tech Seniors across the country are embracing technology and installing smart-home devices designed to help them maintain their independence as long as possible. At the same time, a growing number of studies are finding that seniors do not know how to use technology but some are willing to learn. In fact, some seniors … Continue reading “Senior Age Tech”
Connecting the human brain to do things wirelessly
Connecting the human brain to do things wirelessly Establishing a wireless connection between a human brain and a computer sounds like the plot of a science fiction story. But this was actually done by a research team from the BrainGate consortium, a U.S.-based organization that develops and tests medical devices for people with neurological disease, … Continue reading “Connecting the human brain to do things wirelessly”