Combating Social Isolation
Making a phone call to or visiting a family member or checking on a neighbor doesn’t take much time but, could make a big difference in somebody’s life. Communication via …
Emerging Technologies for an Emerging Demographic
The latest census figures show that due to declining birth rates and increased longevity, adults over 65 are gaining a lion’s share of the country’s demographic makeup. The number of …
Technology and Independence
Technology has the potential to help Americans live longer, more healthful and more independent lives in several ways, according to a report released in early March by the White House …
Combating Loneliness
It is important not to underestimate the power of technology when thinking about ways to enhance a senior’s interactions with friends and family and supplement their social life. There are …
Aging and technology: Digital games improve seniors’ health, SFU research finds
Many studies are drawing a link between feelings of social isolation, loneliness and depression. However, technology instead of increasing isolation can be used as a tool to address it. Good …
AARP Report on Connected Living for Social Aging
Here at HiLois, we know that people love to stay connected. In fact, many studies show that it leads to better health. People have a need to communicate and stay …
Watch this video to understand the heartbreaking cost of loneliness to the elderly
Heartbreaking. This video helps shed a light on the cost of loneliness to the elderly. If this does not make you pick up the phone and call the elderly in …
Christian Villages Includes HiLois as a Helpful Technology to Make Life Easier
Christian Village Communities continue to stand out in both Mason and Mt. Healthy as a community that embraces technology and the new. In fact, Christian Village Communities has won multiple …
How socially assistive robots can make daily living easier for the aging
The future is here. Today, technology is advancing the robot beyond the simply cute to the seriously helpful. This article from McMaster Optimal Aging portal shares how socially responsive robots …
Local Forward Thinking Retirement Community Offers New Health Platform for Healthy Aging
Active and healthy aging is a focal point in many senior living communities. The Christian Villages here in our hometown of Cincinnati embraces the latest technology to promote healthy aging. …