In recent years, healthcare has experienced an explosion in digital innovations designed to improve longevity and quality of life. These … More
Tag: Aging
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
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
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
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 