New tools tailored for use in senior living communities allow for shared experiences and social bonding. Credit...Morgan ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Older person using a phone Amid very real worries that tech is eroding our cognitive skills – why learn math or facts when you ...

AARP's 2025 Tech Trends Report shows how older adults are using devices at home to live healthier, safer and more connected.

Bay Area organizations and programs dedicated to helping older adults feel more comfortable using technology offer classes in ...

A new study paints a promising picture for the ways that digital technology use affects the aging brain. Neuroscientists at Baylor University and the University of Texas at Austin conducted a ...

Overuse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp. By Paula Span It started with a high school typing course. Wanda ...

Screens are steadily taking over more and more of our life, leading some researchers to worry about the effect of long-term use on older adults’ brain. It has been suggested that this might lead to so ...

(Toronto, March 4, 2025) A new study published in JMIR Aging developed and tested a new AI model called HOPE which uses Wi-Fi–based motion sensors data to detect depression in older adults without ...

In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many aspects of our lives. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest newcomer, with chatbots and other AI tools changing how we learn ...

Debaleena Chattopadhyay receives funding from NSF, NIH, and CDC. This past Christmas, I helped my parents choose a water filter. The latest “smart” models all came with a smartphone app that promised ...

Elderly drivers are being urged to take advantage of GPS navigation systems to maintain their independence and ensure their safety while driving. A recent study, as reported by Birmingham Mail, found ...