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Topic- Disparities
Tech Talk: Older-adult input needed for new tech
A new report, "The User Experience Needs an Upgrade -- May 2024," from Laurie Orlov's Aging and Health Technology Watch notes that the user experience is deteriorating. As Boomers age into their 80s over the next few years, their dependency on tech access will grow -- especially for services that are no longer in-person experiences. These include financial management, healthcare access, social networks and more. Most 65+ individuals today own smartphones in addition to other tech tools. However, the management of those tools may seem more complicated, and not designed with them in mind.
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Racial/ethnic differences in Medicare costs for dementia
A recent analysis of information on Medicare beneficiaries with dementia showed that Medicare expenditures were higher for Black and Hispanic individuals compared with Whites. Furthermore, expenditures were highest for Black beneficiaries in every phase of care.
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Telehealth generation gap causes stark division
Telehealth mobile apps are a preferred channel for virtual care delivery, but generational differences persist, according to the recent JD Power 2023 US Telehealth Satisfaction Study. Active-aging organizations can play a role in facilitating access among residents, members, and staff who may not feel comfortable using the technology.
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Stats: 30% of pre-retirees face worse health, economic status
The expected health and economic well-being of Americans nearing retirement age in the lower half of the economic distribution today is no better than that of their counterparts more than two decades ago, a recent study shows. The findings have implications for the senior living market and employers.
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More resident diversity needed in life plan communities
The Mather Institute has taken a "frank look at the lack of resident diversity" in one of its latest research briefs.
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Community spaces may boost healthy aging for older non-white adults
Millions of Americans over the age of 65 lack access to the social and emotional support they need for healthy aging, and non-white individuals in rural communities are especially susceptible. Recent research from Penn State found that the presence of social infrastructure -- shared community spaces that are free or low cost to visit -- in these communities may help provide social and emotional support and promote healthy aging among older, non-white adults. Active-aging organizations might think about ways to help.
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