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Ten apps to help those with hearing loss

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Hearing aid users need smartphones and apps. Audiologists support the use of multiple types of apps for those with hearing loss, particularly those apps that come from the hearing aid manufacturers themselves. Experts note that these apps enable the user to tailor their experience to their own needs. Learn more.

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Older adults need vendor empathy to attain digital literacy

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Oops, not supported by all apps. See ‘Reduce background noise.’ The instructions are required because the UI behavior varies across different apps and screens. category tags: Aging, ageism , AgeTech , smartphones , wearables, smartwatch , tablets. Watch and listen together? More young folk. Welcome to iPad!

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CES 2023: Ten New Technologies for Older Adults

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The AI-driven app that automatically scans unique identifiers of dogs called "nose prints" has been honored with the Best of Innovation at CES 2022, and the company has attracted worldwide recognition and has been featured on BBC and CBS. The Petnow app is the first app to identify dogs and cats with simple scans on your mobile phone.

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Everyone – not just older adults – has lost the tech user interface war

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It’s quaint to read the complaint about the Apple Watch’s interface, which is annoying and 100% dependent on a smartphone app, but it may turn out to be Apple’s most popular product ( 30 million sold in 2019 ) and huge popularity in 2020. And then there’s the need to download the app. And poor UI doesn’t always guarantee poor sales.

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Ten technology offerings for older adults from CES 2021

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It consists of AAL's unique and unbeaten Advanced Noise Suppression, directionality algorithms, Instantaneous Wide Ban d Compression and Acoustic Feedback Cancellation. This product is a remote activity monitoring app for seniors. The app has inclusivity built into its functionality. Learn more at Domalys. iCardioGuard.

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Now Hear This: Hearing-related technology for older adults and caregivers

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A self-administered online test like this Speech-to-Noise variant can help individuals or caregivers with an assessment of their ability to understand others in potentially noisy environments. There is even a guide to multiple online hearing tests – from calibrated pure-tone tests to uncalibrated tests, including Speech-to-Noise.

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Did you miss one? Check out September’s Aging & Health Tech blog posts

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Oops, not supported by all apps. See ‘Reduce background noise.’ The instructions are required because the UI behavior varies across different apps and screens. category tags: IoT and home monitoring , robotics , Home Care , home health care , senior living , SNF. Watch and listen together? More young folk.

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