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    Bridging the Technological Divide

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    November 22, 2010
    Seniors are becoming Internet savvy at an increasingly rapid rate. Last year Nielsen reported that nearly 18 million seniors were actively using the Internet, up 55% over a five year period. They are searching, buying, emailing, and networking. However, what about the 22 million seniors who are not using the...
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    Robotic Suits to Transform Caregiving

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    October 1, 2010
    An elderly man who has been unable to walk for years now enjoys a morning stroll through the park. Across town, a daughter carries her mother to the bathtub unassisted. While this sounds like a preview for a new science fiction series on elder care, these scenarios may mirror reality...
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    Transform Caregiver Stress with HeartMath’s EmWave

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    August 13, 2010
    It’s no secret that caregiving can take a huge toll on the caregiver, both emotionally and physically. Added to which, caregivers often face financial difficulties which compound an already stressful situation. Over time, these effects can have devastating consequences as the following statistics on family caregivers show: Caregivers report having...
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    iPhone Apps for Caregivers

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    June 28, 2010
    Apple is very effective at increasing the number of applications, or apps, which do everything from provide entertainment to aid in business dealings. The iPhone currently has over 200,000 apps, some of which, albeit too few, are designed to help caregivers. Below we have highlighted some of the more popular...
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    Hot Water Warning: Burn Prevention

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    June 8, 2010
    Burns, especially from hot water, are some of the most common injuries for people aged 65-79, resulting in about 8,600 emergency room visits annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Overall, scalds, or burns attributed to hot liquids or steam, account for 33-58% of all patients hospitalized...
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    Where Are the Robots We Were Promised?

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    May 22, 2010
    Where are the robots we were told would help simplify our lives? Ready or not, they are here. From the living room, to the operating table, to more human-like prototypes, robotic technologies are advancing at a rapid pace and increasingly becoming a part of everyday life. What about robots to...
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    Emota: Bridging the Gap Between Emotion and Technology

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    May 2, 2010
    (Editor’s Note: Today, we welcome a new blogger: Ryan Whitmore of Elder Brief. Ryan will update us regularly about technology and gadgets that can make caregiving easier.) Isolation is huge issue for seniors living alone and its effects can be devastating, from bringing about chronic conditions like anxiety and depression...
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