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Topic- Technology
Multigenerational attitudes toward technology for healthy aging
A recent article presents an overview of the GenerationTech survey, and describes attitudes and acceptance related to technology in general and as a means to support active and healthy aging. It's a fascinating read with messages for active-aging organizations, and the full text is available for downloading.
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Tech Talk: Generative AI: "hot market, high hopes for growth"
Generative AI is artificial intelligence that creates content from simple prompts and context, according to the latest report from Insider Intelligence|eMarketer. The most prominent example is ChatGPT, which ICAA will be covering in an upcoming issue of the Journal on Active Aging.
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Stats: 76% of adults 55+ use digital health
Active-aging organizations may want to pay more attention to their digital health platforms and infrastructure, as 2022 saw digital health adoption increases among groups that have long been underserved, according to the latest survey from Rock Health. Of note, the biggest year-over-year increases were seen among respondents ages 55+ (76%, up from 64% in 2021); those living in rural areas (73%, up from 60%); and respondents without health insurance at the time of the survey (50%, up from 37%)
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Tech Talk: Smart blood glucose meter and app tied to better glycemic control
A retrospective analysis of real-world data from over 144,000 people with diabetes found improved glycemic metrics among those who used a Bluetooth-connected BGM together with a diabetes management digital app. The study's 180-day findings expand on the results from a 90-day timeframe first presented at the 82nd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association in June 2022, and provide a rationale for possibly encouraging use of the device in active-aging communities.
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Physical activity level linked to risks of hospitalization
An analysis of data from close to 81,000 UK Biobank participants (mean age, 62; 56%, women) who used accelerometers for a week showed that those with higher physical activity levels had lower risks of hospitalization across a broad range of health conditions. These findings suggest that aiming to increase moderate-to-vigorous physical activity by 20 minutes per day may be a useful non-drug intervention to reduce healthcare burdens and improve quality of life, the authors suggest. The findings could also provide motivation to get active-aging staff and constituents moving regularly.
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Tech Talk: Enterprise platforms key for senior living
The need for innovative technology to augment personalized care is growing in the senior living industry as it continues its post-pandemic recovery. This is one finding of a survey of industry leaders by iN2L + LifeLoop.
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