Many older adults use various types of digital health technology, but patient portals top the list, a new survey finds. Investigators used data from the internet and phone calls conducted in 2021 that ...

By setting healthy boundaries and choosing digital tools with intention, seniors can stay connected, informed and independent without feeling overwhelmed ...

Older adults who use smartphones, computers and tablets are more socially active than those who do not, according to an October study conducted by researchers at the University of Georgia. Researchers ...

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 ...

While parents are worrying about the amount of screen time their children are spending on devices such as smart phones and tablets, another group of people might benefit from using technology more — ...

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In the unfolding era of advanced technology, the concept of robots assisting in elderly care is no longer science fiction but a reality. With a 95% success rate, robotic assistants have emerged as an ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Robin Brewer, University of Michigan (THE CONVERSATION) Artificial intelligence is a ...

Robin Brewer receives funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. She has previously received funding from Google, the Retirement Research Foundation, and the U ...