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Topic- Technology
Tech Talk: Tech use surges among older adults
"In the span of a decade, adults 50-plus have evolved from basic internet and email users to fully engaged participants in a mobile, always-connected world." So begins AARP's latest report on tech trends among older adults. Active aging staff and management will gain insights into their current and future customers’ tech needs and preferences by reading this report.
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Tech Talk: Flexible finger brace eases arthritis, rehabilitation
A friend's struggles with arthritis and the finger braces used to manage it inspired research by a Carnegie Mellon University student that could make it easier for patients to follow rehabilitation plans; speed up recovery times; and help people manage chronic conditions.
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Tech Talk: Smart toilet turns bathroom into health hub
Kohler Co. recently launched Kohler Health, a new venture that aims to turn the bathroom into a connected, data-informed health and wellness hub. "We're establishing an entirely new vision for the bathroom — a room where many start and end their day — as a powerful space for proactive insights," said Kash Kapadia, Kohler Health CEO.
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Strong link between hope and better outcomes across the lifespan
A 14-year study tracking 25,000 adults in Australia has concluded that hope is a critical factor in predicting a longer, healthier, and more prosperous life. “Unlike optimism, which is the belief that things will get better, hope is the belief that one's efforts, which include investments in human capital, will make things better," said coauthor Carol Graham of Brookings, Washington, DC, and Redzo Mujcic of Warwick Business School, UK.
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Tech Talk: How AI is transforming smart homes
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the smart home and broader ecosystem by
improving automation and elevating the user experience, according to a report from Parks Associates. It's worth the read.
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Amenity fees fund tech in multifamily rentals
Competition is rising in the multifamily housing market, according to a report from Parks Associates. A wave of new builds that started during the COVID-19 pandemic is hitting the market now, putting pressure on existing properties to compete for residents and upgrade their amenities.
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