Technology

The internet and social media. There is nothing else in this world that can bring people together so quickly, get them whipped up into a frenzy to then often discover that what was shared wasn’t in fact true.

For older people striving to interact more with younger people, there is reason to feel optimistic. Although those in later life often are apprehensive at how fast things are changing, technological advancements will make it easier for them to pursue their intergenerational social relationships. 

During the pandemic, older people could consult with their doctors and clinics in the comfort of their homes. Was this just a blip or is it a service that will be continued?

Virtual reality is showing some promise in supporting older people to feel more positive and less isolated. But could this also lead us down a slippery slope?

When we think of social media and potential overuse or addiction, we often think it’s a younger person’s problem. But some research has proved otherwise.

Are you concerned about your online privacy? The answer is more than likely yes.

This is not out of a science fiction novel – it’s actually something people are working on today. The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is exploring ways to immortalize our memories.

Chances are you would generalize that younger people would have the biggest challenge disconnecting from their devices. But older people are quickly closing in along with some other habits too.

It seems that everything is going online. But how people embrace this experience may be done differently.

The pandemic forced everything into a lockdown mode and the ways that we used to do things had to be reconsidered. Including how we see a Doctor.

As children, most of us learn through storytelling.  Stories are an important part of sharing your legacy. So, how do you prefer to tell  your  story?

In this segment of What Are We Thinking? Jeff Weiss and Susan Williams discuss self checkouts, direct mail versus e-mail and which social media platforms older people prefer.

New technologies are being introduced every day. But as we accept these, are we really considering the social implications?

Fake news is no longer just what we read or hear that needs to be scrutinized - it's now extended to what we watch.

Despite its hardships, the pandemic did yield one positive result. It motivated dwelling-confined older adults to digitally connect with their outside worlds.

We all hope to live a long and healthy life. Today we have the added benefit of health apps that can help us do this.

Chances are pretty likely that you have needed technical support before. Here's a humorous situation - that has an interesting twist. See if you catch it.

We used to be concerned for our daughters and the potential negative influences social media could have on them. Are older women now being targeted for unrealistic expectations of what aging should look like on social media?

There's no doubt that the use of AI is on the rise in many occupations. But how might this be used in caregiving?