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Digitalization among key household market opportunities
The rapid globalization of Internet access is digitalizing households "at an unprecedented rate," according to Euromonitor International's 2018 Global Overview of Homes, which focuses on market trends through 2030.
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Stats: Over 90% of 50+ adults own a computer or laptop
Older adults have "embraced technology" in their daily lives and are using a variety of devices to stay informed and connect with others, according to a survey from AARP Research.
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TechTalk: Visually impaired navigate VR with a cane simulation
A team of engineers from Microsoft, Cornell University, and the University of Washington have developed the "Canetroller," a device that enables blind or vision-impaired individuals to navigate virtual reality (VR) environments using a simulated white cane.
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Risky sedatives still being prescribed to adults 65+
Efforts to discourage benzodiazepine use in adults over age 65 in the US, Canada and Australia are working, but many prescriptions are still being written, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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Boosting social interaction improves dementia-related behaviors
Increasing the amount of social interaction for people in dementia care by just one hour per week improves their quality of life and reduces agitation and aggression when combined with personalized care, according to a recent study.
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Screening may curb hip fractures in older women
A screening program using the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) reduced the incidence of hip fractures among women ages 70-85 by 28% over five years, according to a study in the UK.
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