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Mother and son share moments and movie reviews through technology

Joshua Seftel has been creating award-winning films and documentaries for more than two decades, but his latest work with his mother has attracted an entirely new set of fans. The director and his...

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Study: Eldercare options improving in the workforce

According to a survey conducted by the Families and Work Institute (FWI), more than two in five working Americans are taking care of a sick or aging family member. As the United States becomes a grayer...

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The digital divide can endanger older adults in crisis situations

With hurricanes on the East Coast, wildfires out west and tornados roaring through the central plains, very few Americans are immune from the risk of natural disasters. Fortunately, most of us stay...

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New app connects like-minded older adults

While there are a few options available for the 50-plus crowd, most dating apps and websites seem to be toys for the young. Dating services like Tinder and OkCupid can quickly bring together...

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Financial advisors offer assistance to individuals who choose to age in place

Many individuals who are at or approaching retirement age are choosing to grow old in their own homes and communities rather than a nursing home or assisted living facility. In order to be able to do...

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How can technology be made more accessible to older adults?

When we think of technology and the use of digital devices, images of young adults, often with their eyes glued to the screen, tend to come to mind. One demographic that is often ignored but would...

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Factors that contribute to seniors' adoption of technology

According to the Pew Research Center, 59 percent of adults over the age of 65 use the internet regularly and 47 percent of them have a high-speed broadband conne...read more

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FDA cautions older adults on multiple medications

For many people, the need for more medications is just another part of the aging process. While prescription and over-the-counter medications may improve an individual's quality of life, it's possible...

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Survey: Most Boomers want to age in place, but are unsure of technology's role

American adults are living longer and healthier lives than they ever have before. As a result, many are choosing to spend their senior years not in an assisted living facility but in the comfort of...

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National Aging in Place Council explores technological innovation at Annual...

It's no secret that the vast majority of older Americans plan to age in place. Over the past few years, various surveys have found that approximately 90 percent of individuals over the age of 65...

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