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Class Act: Computers, Internet Courses for Elderly

Between the light speed pace of technology advancement and super busy grandchildren seniors, recognising the need to learn in order to stay connected with family Read More
| January 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
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Staying at Home Longer with Sensor Technology

How would you feel if your smartphone or computer could immediately receive an instantaneous notification that your elderly loved one had fallen down or was Read More
| January 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
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Slowly But Surely

The next time you find yourself exasperated about the length of time a senior citizen takes to perform a task and wondering about their mental Read More
| January 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
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Partnering Up for Age-Related Brain Health

Last year a leading Toronto geriatric research organization, the Baycrest Centre, and 45plus multimedia entity ZoomerMedia joined forces in a content and co-branding partnership to Read More
| January 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
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Centenarians Getting Social with Social Media

When centenarian Betty Love Goodykoontz was born in 1910, the world and how people communicated with each other was very different. She has been witness Read More
| January 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
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Striving Olympic Gold in Health for Seniors

In a campaign to promote and encourage practise of a more active, healthier lifestyle The Council of Aging Olympics in Somerville MA are providing opportunities Read More
| January 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
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Bridging the Gap Between Generations with Computers

For many seniors , upon receiving digital devices and computers for Christmas gifts, technology can seem very daunting and confusing. The best asset in learning Read More
| January 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
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Peer-To-Peer: Seniors Teaching Seniors to Use Computers

In the twenty-first century, computers and technology is not only of interest to the tech savvy and the young. Reports show that adults 55 and Read More
| January 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
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The Most with the Least?

A recent Gallup poll showed that American seniors 65 and older showed a prevalence in maintaining levels of mental and overall wellbeing with less social Read More
| January 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
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Robo-Pals for the Elderly?

Soon in the future robotic companions could very well be made available for the elderly. Researchers are currently developing the technology to create such companions. Read More
| December 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
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Holiday Online Shopping Just Got Easier!

It’s that time of year again – buying those parcels and presents for all your loved ones. Like so many other Canadians, you find yourself Read More
| November 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
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1000 Miles But Only a Click Away

For many grandparents like Audrey Thomas, having loved ones live hours, days and continents apart can be challenging. However, technology is playing an increasing important Read More
| November 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
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Mind Over Matter?

Is poor memory performance and errors truly all in the mind? A current  study on the influence of negative age-related stereotypes held by older adults was Read More
| November 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
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Mind and Body: Senior Activity and Depression

During one of the more substantial studies performed on European elders by University of Gothenburg researchers in Sweden, two key factors became apparent. Firstly, those Read More
| November 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
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Let’s Get Physical – Technology Helps Keep Seniors Fit

Elders in Seekonk, RI are taking advantage of cutting-edge technology in order to stay active and keep fit. One such senior resident, Nancy Smutek, uses her Read More
| October 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
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New senior users trying out their webcam – Viral Video

Every once in a while YouTube serves up some quality, amusing footage of unnasuming, innocent 'victims' The young couple in the video below seem to be Read More
| September 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
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Internet costs prove to be a barrier for seniors

According to new research out of Australia, the cost of internet can potentially create significant difficulties for seniors now and in later years. In her Read More
| August 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
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Senior swimmer leads the way in personal challenges

"Life teaches us that youthful success is easy. Success is incredibly accessible if you define it conveniently, as those second-rate compromises we settle for every Read More
| August 9, 2011 | Uncategorized