February 27, 2024 —
Three-dimensional (3D) printing, a marvel of modern technology, has profoundly transformed the landscape of assistive technology, creating a more inclusive and accessible world for individuals with disabilities. This revolutionary approach has democratized the creation and distribution of assistive devices, breaking down barriers that once limited their availability. Before the advent of 3D printing, assistive technologies... Read More
August 22, 2023 —
Nanobots, robotic surgeons, and regeneration pods are all examples of the futuristic healthcare ideas we’ve seen in science fiction movies. The future of healthcare is intriguing and entertaining in pop culture. While we don’t yet have the technology to re-grow limbs or diagnose all illnesses with a scan of an eye, some of these ideas... Read More
May 30, 2022 —
The Benefits of Telehealth Even before the pandemic, the use of telehealth was growing—popular mostly among younger patients. But by the end of 2020, many seniors also had warmed up to telehealth, seeing their doctors online from the comfort and safety of their own home or senior living community. Studies confirm the rapid increase in... Read More
October 4, 2021 —
Every October 1 since 1990, the United Nations has honored older adults worldwide on the International Day of Older Persons. The theme each year draws attention to an important need faced by older adults. Not surprisingly, last year the spotlight was on the effect of a pandemic on elders. In previous years, themes included ageism,... Read More
September 27, 2021 —
Do you “doomscroll”? That word was coined to describe a habit many of us have developed over the past few years, obsessively clicking on links to bad news in our social media feeds or online news sites. “The biology of our brains may play a role in that,” say researchers from Washington University School of... Read More
September 12, 2021 —
Not so long ago, scientists thought we were born with all the brain cells we would ever have. But using modern brain imagery, neurologists now tell us that the brain can continue to grow new cells, even in our later years. This process, called neurogenesis, protects our memory. We can promote neurogenesis by eating and... Read More
April 19, 2021 —
Videoconferencing has helped us stay connected during these days when it’s not safe to be together. It’s not a brand new technology, but the rapid adoption across wide swaths of the population has given researchers a lot of new experimental data to work with. And they’ve learned about pitfalls most users probably find familiar by... Read More
June 1, 2020 —
To find a paradox in senior well-being, we need look no further than today! We know that staying socially connected is vital for the mental health of seniors. And yet, social distancing is the key ingredient to help them avoid the coronavirus. Not long after social distancing began, we quickly saw news articles about older... Read More
March 2, 2020 —
“Free” Time or Device Take-Over? By now, most of us know that getting enough exercise is vital for good health and optimal aging. More people today are at least making an effort, setting aside time several times a week to get some physical activity—a minimum of 30 minutes a day of moderate-intensity exercise is a... Read More
January 21, 2019 —
Today it seems like we are all a little more “tuned in” to crime in our neighborhoods. Our local Facebook group, Nextdoor other local blogs alert neighbors to every car prowl, break-in and porch package theft that happens. Older adults can be the most vulnerable to these crimes, and are often also the most fearful.... Read More
