Seniors are increasingly recognizing the role that technology can play in enabling a healthy life and improving well-being. A recent AARP study, titled “2024 Tech Trends and Adults 50+,” offers a wealth of findings about how … [Read more...]
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AI Technology is Doing Amazing Things to Help People with Neurological and Movement Disorders
November 28, 2023 by
Keith Thomas, a former Manhattan wealth manager, and his sister, Michelle Bennett, who is now his caregiver, have watched their lives quickly change. In July 2020, at the age of 41, Thomas accidentally dove into a shallow pool, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Technology Can Make Life Easier for Those with Autism
July 8, 2022 by
Dear Oakley, Our son was just diagnosed with autism and is nonverbal. What types of technology can help make life easier for him and for us? Thanks for your help, Hal Pinhimm --- Dear Hal, For people on the … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Aging Technology in Long-Term Care Facilities
July 2, 2021 by
Dear Oakley, The pandemic is hopefully over and things are getting back to normal. I remember how long-term care facilities were affected by the pandemic. Is there any new technology to help provide more protections … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What New Technology Can Help My Mother Age-in-Place Safely?
October 9, 2020 by
Dear Magic, In the past, you’ve published lots of articles on aging-in-place technology. My mother is aging-in-place and I worry about her, since we try not to visit her due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Are there any new … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew Exciting Technology Emerges for Seniors and Caregivers in the 2020’s
January 31, 2020 by
Q. I am a caregiver for my 80-year old mother who is in the early stages of dementia. I consider myself to be technologically savvy, but I am not quite sure what is out there that can help me in my role. You used to publish lots … [Read more...]
Print This PageTechnology to Help Alzheimer’s Patients Age-in-Place Longer
November 27, 2018 by
According to the World Health Organization, 50 million people world-wide are living with Alzheimer's and other dementias. As researchers continue their tireless efforts to find a cure, technology for Alzheimer's is helping people … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Managing Long-Distance Caregiving with Technology
June 8, 2017 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun, I am a long-distance caregiver for my father, who has Parkinson’s and lives 2,000 miles away. My children are in school here, and my husband works for the government in DC, so I don’t foresee us moving … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew Technology for Better Aging
April 12, 2017 by
GPS SmartSole Many of us want to age-in-place as we get older. Unfortunately, in most cases, safety, health issues, and social isolation can interfere with that plan. This is why a growing number of seniors and their … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: New Technology for Seniors Who Are Aging-in-Place
January 13, 2017 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun, My mother insists on staying in her home as long as she can. I live 100 miles away, and can’t be there as often as I would like, and I worry about her safety and security. Is there any new technology out … [Read more...]
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