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Tech Talk: "Digital afterlife" industry may cause harm
Artificial intelligence (AI) that allows users to hold text and voice conversations with lost loved ones runs the risk of causing psychological harm and even digitally "haunting" those left behind without design safety standards, according to University of Cambridge, UK, researchers.
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Stimulating occupations, education may protect against dementia
People with a history of cognitively stimulating occupations during their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s had a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia after age 70, according to a recent study. The findings highlight the importance of cognitive stimulation during midlife for maintaining cognitive function in old age.
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Healthcare costs top list of older adults' concerns
The latest National Poll on Healthy Aging reveals that health-related costs top older adults' list of concerns. Costs of different types of care, and of prescription drugs and insurance, rated as topics of highest concern among people over 50. From medical and dental care to medications, insurance and nursing homes, health-related costs weighed heavily on the minds of older Americans of all backgrounds, a new poll suggests.
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Physical performance tied to longer life after age 80
Physical performance is independently associated with long-term survival in very old adults living in the community, and it's a reliable metric for assessing mortality risk of those in their 80s, new research from Italy suggests.
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Canada facing caregiving crisis: Report
A new report on caregiving in Canada provides an in-depth analysis of survey results collected in a national caregiving survey completed by more than 3,000 caregivers and care providers from across Canada. The findings are likely relevant in the US and elsewhere, as are the policy implications.
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Stats: 100 million 50+ gamers by 2045
Older adults are a growing segment of the gaming industry, with an estimated 100 million gamers ages 50 and up projected to be playing by 2045. In a research article, AARP's Brittne Kakulla urges game makers to get up to speed on this emerging market and improve their digital gaming experience. At the same time, the full report takes a deep dive into older-adult gaming preferences, something active-aging organizations can use to potentially implement gaming into their amenities and programming.
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