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March 24, 2025
Protecting Yourself from Text Message Scams It sure seems like a lot more things require us to enter our phone numbersāordering a pizza, making a doctorās appointment, or even signing up for a yoga class. So itās not surprising when our phone numbers end up being used in fraudulent schemes. If youāve noticed an increase… Read More
February 16, 2025
Talking to Older Loved Ones About Financial Scams Older adults are prime targets for financial fraud. According to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), roughly $3.4 billion in total fraud losses were reported by Americans over age 60 in 2023, up 11% from 2022. The average loss per case was nearly $34,000. Scammers often… Read More
September 16, 2024
Mobile Apps for Family Caregivers Many of us have smartphones that offer a wide selection of mobile applications for entertainment, education, communication, and so much more. So, it is not surprising that there are several options for organizing and delegating family caregiving responsibilities. In fact, the National Institutes of Health analyzed more than 175 applications… Read More
May 26, 2024
To Post or Not to Post: Ethical Considerations for Family Caregivers Researchers from the University of Southern California coined the term ācarefluencersā to describe a new generation of family caregivers who are using social media to share the day-to-day realities of caring for an older loved one. Social media can be an excellent venue for… Read More
January 29, 2024
3D Printing for Accessibility 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… Read More
December 25, 2023
Thereās an App for That! Taking care of someone with dementia is a big job. Depending on the stage of dementia and a loved oneās abilities, dementia caregiving can involve a wide-ranging set of challenges for both the person with dementia and the caregiver. Thankfully, technology is catching up to the unique needs of people… Read More
November 13, 2023
Adaptive Clothing: Comfort and Style For Every Body We have come a long way in recognizing the needs and rights of Americans with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act, passed in July of 1990, enshrined into law that equal access for people with disabilities is a matter of civil rights. With one in four people… Read More
August 23, 2023
AgeTech 101 Nanobots, robotic surgeons, and regeneration pods are all examples of the futuristic healthcare ideas weāve seen in science fiction movies. The future of healthcare is intriguing and entertaining in pop culture. While we donāt yet have the technology to re-grow limbs or diagnose all illnesses with a scan of an eye, some of… Read More
May 31, 2022
Telehealth Tips for Older Adults The benefits of telehealth Even before the pandemic, the use of telehealth was growingāpopular 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… Read More
October 3, 2021
International Day of Older Persons 2021 Focuses on Digital Equity 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… Read More