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The Tech User Experience for Older Adults Needs A Reboot

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GPS directions, chat with a grandchild, book a restaurant. See Market Overview Technology for Aging 2024 ] category tags: smartphones , wearables, smart watch , tablets , AgeTech There is no turning back the clock – older adults will own smartphones. But even the proficient will be frustrated by forced change.

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Wearables for health and wellbeing

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We have grown increasingly dependent on GPS Location-tracking as part of mapping and directions, trusting it sometimes over common sense. And GPS location can be enabled in newer wearables, like Samsung’s or Apple’s. But a GPS-enabled device can also be a lifesaver.

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COVID-19 and digital transformation

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According to a 12 April BBC report, GPs are now seeing just seven in every 100 patients face-to-face. Region Tag: Europe/UK Custom Tags: COVID-19 coronavirus Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: COVID-19 and digital transformation Featured Decision Content:

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Four technology and aging blog posts from October 2020

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Or consider Apple Family Setup , which enables an Apple Watch to be set up and used without an iPhone, enabling texts, calls and GPS location. category tags: Voice First/AI/Voice Assistants , Telehealth-RPM-Voice Health , tech-enabled home care. Here are five examples. Read more. .

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Technology to help care for individuals with dementia

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GPS Tracking. iTraq , GPS Smart Sole. category tags: dementia care, cognitive decline. Memory/Stories. Caregiving and Family Support. Amazon Echo, Dot Google Assistant , Sir i, Alexa MemoryWell LifePod , SharetheCare , LotsaHelpingHands. Wandering/driving. Fall detection. Needs of the Middle stage. Tech Categories.

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Five interesting and useful technologies for older adults

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Our elderly devices come equipped with heart rate monitors, fall detection and GPS - taking care of our elders has never been easier." category tags: digital health , Voice First/AI/Voice Assistants , smart home , medication management. MoviWear. " We can track any device, any person, anywhere in the world. Learn more at MoviWear.

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Riding the digital wave through COVID-19

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More than 70% of GP consultations in England were carried out face-to-face prior to the coronavirus outbreak but within weeks that figure had become 23%, according to a recent report from the Royal College of GPs (RCGP).