‘Seniors’ Archives
More than half of seniors now use Internet
In keeping updated with the latest industry trends, http://www.SeniorsGuideOnline.com is watching and analyzing the growing number of new technology adoptions by older adults, also known as Baby Boomers, and Senior Citizens aged 65 and older. Recent research shows internet [Read More]
Free safety apps for kids and moms
bSafe is the world’s most advanced personal safety solution for smart-phones packed with features to help you stay safe. The Follow Me feature allows you to invite friends to follow you home with live GPS tracking, providing an extra layer of safety. With I’m [Read More]
Seniors online – digital divide disappearing
We are often told the digital divide exists not only between races but also between young and old. That generation gap may not be true anymore, as two recent studies show increasing numbers of seniors are logging on. “While they trail behind younger generations when it [Read More]
Companies ignoring the lucrative 50+ online consumer
The population in question is the growing slice of the American population 50 years old and up. According to Steve Jurvetson, a managing director at venture capital firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson, and Jody Holtzman, a senior vice president at AARP, many digital companies are [Read More]
Texas Neurobiologist promotes avatar-based worlds for senior health
Bower, a computational neurobiologist at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio will join three other panelists in arguing for the use of computer games for health. Bower speaks from experience. His company Numedeon collaborated on Humana [Read More]
‘Exergaming’ Helps Older Adults Improve Cognitive Function
Virtual reality–enhanced exercise can delay cognitive decline more than traditional exercise, report investigators. The technique combines physical training with a computer-simulated environment and interactive videogame features. Virtual reality–enhanced exercise games [Read More]
Wii can make your brain healthier! Computer exercise games give the over 50s a mental workout that could keep them young
Computer exercise games could help the over 50s delay the onset of dementia as they have greater mental health benefits than exercise alone, a new study has found. Researchers claim ‘exergames’ on computer consoles such as the Wii fit can give a better workout [Read More]
New report finds more adults and seniors flocking to social networks
A new Pew Research report finds social networking sites are gaining traction with adult Internet users as sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn engage the largest share of adults to date. The Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project reports that [Read More]
New research 3D camera to study gait of older adults to help prevent falls
When a young person falls, he may suffer from embarrassment; when an older person falls, the consequences can be more serious than a bruised ego. To help identify those at risk for potentially serious falls, researchers at New Mexico State University are using a 3D [Read More]
Studies show seniors cognitive abilities benefit from online games
Online gamesare not only ideal forms of entertainment for kids. There are also games which can help older people. Studies proved that computer games have health benefits for the seniors in our society. If you have a grandma or grandpa living at home, make sure that you [Read More]
