Who is most likely to feel the impact of soaring health care costs and cuts in government spending? It’s those … More
Author: Sophie
Bringing mental health to the forefront of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in travel restrictions, border shutdowns, and widespread stay-at-home orders around the world. While most governments … More
Loneliness is an epidemic that technology can solve
Our world is becoming increasingly lonely. More than one-third of Americans over the age of 45 report loneliness, particularly those … More
The future of VR in sport, exercise, and health
According to Gallup, 57% of people age 50 and older are sports fans. Television audiences across most professional sports boast … More
How self-care technology can reduce medical costs
In recent years, healthcare has experienced an explosion in digital innovations designed to improve longevity and quality of life. These … More
Disrupting the status quo in healthcare
Resilience is the will and ability to try and try again. Healthcare needs resilience, and this was the fitting backdrop for the … More
How cities and older adults improve health
Jane Jacobs, author of The Death and Life of Great American Cities once wrote: “Cities have the capability of providing … More
Will robots care for you in your old age?
Eliezer Yudkowsky, a leading proponent of “friendly” artificial intelligence, offers a cautionary observation about the potential of AI — performing … More
Is medical data collection too narrow?
Medical data has traditionally been a product of information obtained through health tests, but this form of data collection can … More
Tech, alcohol, and ageism on the minds of experts
Late last month, more than 6,000 professionals in gerontology and geriatrics convened in San Francisco for the IAGG World Congress, … More
What’s the link between alcohol and dementia?
Studies have shown that excessive alcohol use can lead to many health problems such as dementia and cognitive decline, particularly … More
The promise of big data for longer, healthier lives
In the near future, almost everything we touch will generate data, including our homes, our cars, and our bodies. From … More
What can a simple fruit fly teach us about aging?
A recent study could lead to interventions that extend human lifespan and improve health in our later years. Based on new … More
People with Disabilities Shine At 2015 Special Olympics
From July 25 to Aug. 2, people with disabilities will be at the forefront for the 2015 Special Olympics World … More
Imagine spending one hour in solitary
LOUISIANA, United States – What comes to mind when people think about solitary confinement? Society depicts prisoners in locked cells … More
The dirty little secret of elder abuse
On Monday, June 15, nations around the world commemorated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEEAD). Elder Abuse continues to be … More
Sophie Okolo, MPH 