Smart Phones, Safety, and Seniors Smart Phones, Safety, and Seniors So Many Benefits Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 Your smart phone has the power to keep you connected and safe. Whether you use your phone for entertainment, socializing, brain-training, as a financial tool, or keeping your body healthy and... Read more
Seniors & Technology Seniors & Technology Get On Board! Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 We live in a digital world and ours lives are now governed by our devices. Platforms and apps such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Zoom, Skype, Google Hangouts, and... Read more
Importance of Sleep Importance of Sleep Older Adults and Longevity Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 Sleep issues tend to mount as we get older. According to a National Sleep Foundation's comprehensive study, we have a harder time falling asleep, have more trouble staying asleep and have lighter... Read more
Thinking About Downsizing? Thinking About Downsizing? It Might Be Time To Move Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 Adapted from a recent publication, Michael Longsdon discusses some reasons, tips, and practicalities regarding downsizing and simplifying your life. Read more
Friday, June 23, 2023 / Categories: Featured, Leisure, Digital Technology Computer Connectivity and the Digital Divide Leisure Carrie Leach, Ph.D., of The Institute for Gerontology at Wayne State University discusses how the digital divide affects seniors in both urban and rural areas, the reasons for the digital disconnect seniors experience, and the outcome of distributing 1,700 computers in the City of Detroit. Carrie also talks about two of her programs, CHECK-UP and CURES. This is part 3 in our series from the Institute for Gerontology. Previous Article Rare or Well Done? The Meat Safety Debate Next Article The Health Benefits of Golf Print Tags: Carrie Leach Ph.D. The Digital Divide Seniors and Disconnectivity Internet Accessability for Seniors CHECK-UP Program CURES Program The Institute for Gerontology at Wayne State Unive