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Watch Out Scammers - AI is Coming For You!

Scammers are out there and if you believe you won't fall for them you may be surprised. But there is some good news. Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to help protect us. Scammers - meet Daisy.

Reader Beware – Separating Fact, Fake And Fiction On The Internet

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.
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Bridging Generations by Crossing the Intergenerational Digital Divide

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. 

Is Telehealth in the Future of Older People?

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?
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Could Virtual Reality Reduce Isolation for Older People?

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?

Create A Life More Interesting To Live Than To Watch

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 Worried About Your Online Privacy?

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

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.

The Generational Digital Divide – And Bad Habits – Is Closing

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.

Technology Is Going Mobile But Will Baby Boomers Follow?

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

Telehealth Emerged Through the Pandemic - Is It Here To Stay?

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.

Want To Write Your Life Story? There’s An App For That

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?

What Are We Thinking?; Self Checkouts, Direct Mail vs e-mail and Social Media

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.

Technology and Social Isolation - A Growing Concern

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

Fake News - It's No Longer Just What You Read, It's Now Also What You Watch

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

Older People May Reluctantly Accept Gerontechnology - But There Are Some Ways to Change This

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

How Health Apps Can Help Us Manage Our Health

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.

We All Deserve Great Tech Support At Any Age

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 Wanted to Protect Our Daughters From Social Media Influences - Do We Now Need to Protect Ourselves?

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?

Caregiving: Send In the AI Robots

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