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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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Tech Talk: Women's health apps don't meet basic privacy, security standards
"Many of the most popular women's mHealth apps on the market have poor data privacy, sharing, and security standards," authors of a recent study say. Since many of these apps are freely available online, active aging leaders need to be aware of this problem and consider educating residents and members about these issues, what to look for before installing a health app, and how to minimize use of their private data. It's likely that findings might be similar for men's health apps, among others.
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