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The digital divide can endanger older adults in crisis situations

Initiatives that automatically bring alerts to our smartphones are useful, but unfortunately less tech-savvy individuals are not reaping the benefit.

Mother and son share moments and movie reviews through technology

Joshua Seftel has been creating award-winning films and documentaries for more than two decades, but his latest work with his mother has attracted an entirely new set of fans.

What types of technological solutions do older adults need?

There's a tech boom when it comes to solutions to improve the well-being of older adults.

What do older adults need to age in place?

According to a 2012 AARP study, the majority of American adults over 45 plan on aging in place.

What caregivers can do to reduce a care recipient's chance of being readmitted

While some readmissions cannot be avoided - for example, an individual contracts an unrelated illness - others may be preventable.

States considering bills to ease the burden on long-term caregivers

As the aging population begins to grow, the demands on the individuals who care for them will increase as well.

Do daughters face an unfair burden when it comes to eldercare decisions?

According to a recent Fidelity Investments study, one-quarter of Baby Boomers are caring for an aging adult, and nearly two-thirds of those individuals are women.

Study: Internet use may help older adults avoid depression

Through a series of surveys conducted between 2002 and 2008, researchers from Michigan State University found that retirees who regularly use the internet for communication were less likely to suffer from depression than non-users.

Radar detection program aims to help older adults who have fallen

The Atlantic reports that a scientist at Villanova University is developing a radar imaging system that will be able to track individuals if they fall and notify caregivers or emergency professionals.

The parallel between caregivers and working parents

Businesses now face a new obstacle when it comes to assisting and retaining valued employees. Many of these workers are now taking care of their older parents.

How families make important eldercare decisions

No one looks forward to the day when their parents need additional care.

Independa Launches Friends and Family Solution for Effortless Setup of Turnkey Social Connectivity

Independa Launches Friends and Family Solution for Effortless Setup of Turnkey Social Connectivity

Ignites Innovative New Business Model for Transitional Care with Unheard of 2 Minute Set-Up

Video chat may relieve depression among older adults, say eldercare specialists

For older adults - particularly those experiencing social isolation - depression is especially dangerous.

Caregiving in extreme weather conditions

As icy arctic air continues to make its way across North America, huge swaths of the country have been hit with potentially deadly temperatures.