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Making of Steve Ewell CTA Foundation interview video photo thanks to Ty Johnson, ASA's Communication Manager who was hosting the press room at the Aging in America Conference

CTA Foundation: Accessible Tech for Older Adults & Disabilities, and CES Insights

By Linda Sherman / May 13, 2018

Stephen Ewell, Executive Director, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation Interviewed by Linda Sherman, Managing Editor, Boomer Tech Talk Filmed at the American Society on Aging (ASA) annual Aging in America conference (AiA18) in San Francisco March 26, 2018 Steve Ewell spoke at the concurrent Boomer Business Summit on March 28, 2018 Learn about what CTA…

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Bill Hall speaking at TEDxTokyo.

Bill Hall on Japan the Aging Society and Test Market for the Future

By Linda Sherman / May 12, 2018

Please enjoy Bill Hall, President, IPSOS Healthcare Japan and Chairman, IPSOS Business Consulting Japan being interviewed by Kyle Springer of Perth USAsia Centre Perspectives podcast on: Japan the Aging Society and Test Market for the Future. The interview discusses aging demographics, progress with products for the aging market in Japan and elsewhere, and product and…

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NORC NSHAP Research National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project

NORC NSHAP Research Funded by National Institute on Aging

By Linda Sherman / April 24, 2018

National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP) by NORC at the University of Chicago Linda Sherman, Boomer Tech Talk, interviewer Louise Hawkley, Ph.D, Senior Research Scientist Jen Hanis-Martin, Ph.D, Research Scientist NORC at the University of Chicago NSHAP had an exhibitor booth at the Aging in America conference (AiA18) hosted by American Society on…

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Eilon Caspi with Resident to Resident Incidents in Long Term Care Poster at Aging in America 2018 conference

Prevention of Distressing and Harmful Resident-to-Resident Interactions in Dementia in Long-Term Care Homes

By Linda Sherman / April 22, 2018

As we saw in the Aging in America 2018 session on How to Reduce Senior Bullying, the topic of distressing and harmful interactions between older adults is of keen interest to professionals in the field of aging. Dr. Eilon Caspi presented a very relevant poster during the Aging in America conference hosted by American Society…

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bully free zone signage 30th street senior center

How to Reduce Bullying Between Older Adults AiA18 Conference

By Linda Sherman / April 21, 2018

Bullying Elimination Training Program for Staff and Older Adults Aging in America 2018 conference hosted by American Society on Aging. Session 2pm March 29, Golden Gate 6, Hilton Union Square, SF Patrick Arbore, EdD Director and Founder, CESP and Grief Related Services, Institute on Aging Valorie Villela Director, 30th Street Senior Center (SF) A member…

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Elderly User iPad Otterbox Agility Shell case and tablet stand

How to Set Up an iPad for Elderly Use

By Linda Sherman / December 28, 2016

A tablet can enhance the quality of life for many elderly people, especially those who are limited in their mobility or are residing in a group-home or other assisted living environment. I purchased and set up an iPad for my 90 year old father who loves to use the tablet and apps to watch videos,…

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Octa TabletTail Monkey Tail with Vacuum Dock, featuring 98 (!) year old grandfather of Pro Trotsky, Octa Founder and CEO.

Tech Gifts for Seniors and Boomers

By Linda Sherman / December 22, 2015

Tech gifts for seniors and boomers that enhance the life of the recipient and probably you as well. All of these items have excellent price performance, you can decide how much to spend. No matter what you choose, these gifts will show your loved ones that you care about them and should both enhance their…

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Audio Technica Noise Cancelling Over Ear Headphones with Microphone

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC70 Noise Cancelling Headphones Review

By Ray Gordon / November 26, 2015

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC70 model is a comfortable noise cancelling over ear style headphone that can be used with a smart phone, tablet or other mobile device. In addition to high-fidelity sound reproduction, the well-designed QuietPoint headphones feature active noise-cancelling technology that significantly reduces environmental noise. Although the specs are similar to the ATH-ANC7b model ,…

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Why eReaders are Great for Boomers and Their Parents as Well

By Linda Bernstein / February 2, 2012

Not too long ago, while traveling on the cross-town bus to a midday appointment, I took out my iPad to do a bit of reading. After several minutes I looked up to check how far we’d gone. But what caught my attention were the seven or eight people around me immersed in their e-readers. OK,…

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Senior Assisted Living and the Sandwich Generation

By Bruce Sallan / July 6, 2011

Dealing with aging parents has always been a challenge, but in recent years with longevity increasing almost exponentially, it’s become an even bigger job. Boomers are often in the situation of being The Sandwich Generation because of this modern phenomenon of raising kids and dealing with aging parents at the same time. Add to the…

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