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Keren Etkin: Discovering the Intersection of Gerontology and Technology

Karen Etkin Influencer in Aging

This 2019 Influencer in Aging is a young Israeli gerontechnologist

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

What Could Help ‘The Forgotten Middle’ Afford Retirement Housing?

Intriguing, and needed, ideas floated at a recent 'senior housing' conference

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 | By Diane Eastabrook

Detecting Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease in Innovative Ways

Early Onset Alzheimer's

Thanks to new funding, research on biomarkers and blood tests moves forward

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 | By George Lorenzo

Study Finds Ridesharing Services Improve Older Adults’ Lives

A researcher says results show promise for combating social isolation

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 | By Sherri Snelling

How One Couple Keeps Traveling Despite End Stage Kidney Failure

Jeanette and Roy Henderson take a break during a ride with their horses.

Technology and dialysis centers around the country help make it possible

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 | By Deb Hipp

Buying Medications From Outside the U.S.

For many, finding less expensive prescription drugs is a matter of life and death

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 | By Bernard Wolfson

New Hearing Aid Apps Are Worth a Listen

Digital technology has made hearing aids more discreet and added features

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 | By Randy Rieland

Report Sounds Alarm on Medication Overload Among Older Americans

Medication Overload

Thousands end up in emergency departments every year due to the problem

AUGUST 2, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

How Electromagnetic Stimulation Can Improve Memory

The technology targets the hippocampus to reverse age-related memory loss

JULY 17, 2019 | By Kelsey Ogletree

Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Home DNA Tests for Health Information

For crucial information, it's best to work with a physician or genetic counselor

JULY 8, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Could a Smarter Home Help You Age in Place?

A tour of The Thrive Center reveals four innovative products

JUNE 26, 2019 | By Mark Ray

Your Genetic-Based Fate

Genetic Testing

How polygenic risk scores can reveal a predisposition for diseases

JUNE 24, 2019 | By George Lorenzo

How Telemedicine Helps Rural Residents with Parkinson’s

The technology brings much-needed specialists to patients

JUNE 19, 2019 | By Lola Butcher

Envisioning a Better ‘Old Age:’ A Q&A With Dr. Louise Aronson

The geriatrician and 'Elderhood' author calls for society to embrace and honor aging

JUNE 17, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

What Can AI Do to Help Us Age Better?

Will dependence on artificial intelligence reduce problem-solving strategies?

JUNE 17, 2019 | By Francine Toder, Ph.D.

Silicon Valley’s Booming Interest in Businesses for Boomers

Trends and winners at the Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit

JUNE 13, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

Video Chats With Family and Friends Offer Mental Health Boost

A new study says Skype and FaceTime provide more than just conversation

JUNE 6, 2019 | By Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

Beyond Mobile Health Apps

Sorting out the bigger world of digital health for consumers and patients

MAY 31, 2019 | By George Lorenzo

Danger Ahead: Privacy Concerns With High-Tech Caregiving Devices

A cautionary alert about gadgets designed to keep older adults safe

MAY 30, 2019 | By Chris Farrell

If Health Care Was Designed Just for You, What Would Need to Change?

For most of America's aging population, health care leaves much to be desired

MAY 28, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel

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Should Your Child Consider a Career in a Trade?

Why working in construction can open up well-paying opportunities

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