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Topic- Digital health
Stats: 74% of those over 50 don't trust AI-generated health info
While the vast majority of people over 50 look for health information on the internet, a new poll shows 74% would have very little or no trust in such information if it were generated by artificial intelligence.
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Tech Talk: Wellhub expands digital programming, increases ROI
Wellhub rebranded from Gympass in April 2024 and never looked back -- except to document its increased return on investment (ROI) in its second annual "return on wellbeing" report. The 99-page report provides insights and data from the company's transformation to a digital corporate wellness program, with recently added categories that focus not only on fitness, but also nutrition, sleep, and mental health.
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Generational AI targets aging populations
Based on discussions with leaders in equity, AI, and aging, and additional research, "Generational AI: Digital inclusion for aging populations," recently published by the Atlantic Council/GeoTech Center, outlines the unique considerations for older adults within the AI lifecycle, barriers to digital inclusion that older adults experience regarding AI and suggested near- and long-term solutions to advance digital inclusion and mitigate biases against older adults, while supporting practical AI innovation, AI policy, and healthy aging. It's a fascinating read for context on why and how older adults need to be involved in AI development.
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Tech Talk: New wearable could retrain the brain after stroke
Stroke survivors often experience uncontrollable spasms that can twist their arms and hands into fists. The only treatments are expensive, often painful injections of botulinum toxin or oral medications that can be sedating. Both offer only temporary relief. But help may be on the way.
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Tech Talk: App supports better dental care for people with dementia
Caregivers of people living with dementia reported a significant increase in their knowledge and skills, and a more positive attitude in delivering oral hygiene care, leading to higher confidence in providing care, through the use of a mobile app, according to a recent study from the University of Iowa. The study, assessed the use of the app, Dental.Aging.Tips, as a tool to inform and teach caregivers how to help older adults with their oral health. It's something active-aging organizations might want to consider.
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Tech Talk: Technologies to meet senior living customer expectations
As the senior living industry continues to rapidly evolve for providers across North America, it is critical to proactively seek innovative ways to meet current and potential resident expectations, according to a new report from CCL Hospitality Group. The key to maintaining and growing occupancy rates, resident satisfaction and optimizing operations is embracing technology, the company says, changing the service model and learning to execute services in new ways.
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