The Effects of Feedback on Memory Strategies of Younger and Older Adults. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2016 Existing literature suggests that feedback could effectively reduce false memories in younger adults. However, it is unclear whether memory performance in older adults also might be affected by feedback. The current study tested the hypothesis that older
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Age related cognitive impairments and assistive web-base technology [PDF]
, 2008 Several researchers argue that age related cognitive impairments have detrimental affect on use of web services by older adults. However little and systematic applied research has been conducted on how age related cognitive impairments might affect the ...
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An exploration of the value and mechanisms of befriending for older adults in England [PDF]
, 2011 Social isolation and loneliness in older adults are growing problems. Empirical research suggests that loneliness can lead to poorer health outcomes including higher mortality rates.
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Social and emotional loneliness among older adults in a coastal suburb in Sri Lanka
Aging and Health Research, 2022 Loneliness is defined as an unpleasant experience due to lack of social interactions. Older adults are more susceptible to loneliness resulting poor quality life.
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Interventions for reducing sedentary behaviour in community-dwelling older adults [PDF]
, 2017 This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To identify the effects and assess the effectiveness of interventions to reduce sedentary behaviour (total sedentary time and the pattern of accumulation of sedentary
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Privacy attitudes and concerns in the digital lives of older adults: Westin's privacy attitude typology revisited [PDF]
arXiv, 2018 There is a growing literature on teenage and young adult users' attitudes toward and concerns about online privacy, yet little is known about older adults and their unique experiences. As older adults join the digital world in growing numbers, we need to gain a better understanding of how they experience and navigate online privacy.
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Increasing physical activity in older adults using STARFISH, an interactive smartphone application (app); a pilot study [PDF]
, 2017 Background:Increasing physical activity in older adults has preventative and therapeutic health benefits. We have developed STARFISH, a smartphone application, to increase physical activity.
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State Anxiety Is Related to Cortisol Response During Cognitive Testing for Older Adults
Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 2020 Cognitive testing situations can be stressful for both younger and older adults, but threats of cognitive evaluation may be particularly salient among anxious older individuals as they tend to be more concerned than younger adults about their cognitive ...
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The Influence of Emotional Material on Encoding and Retrieving Intentions: An ERP Study in Younger and Older Adults [PDF]
, 2018 Prospective memory is a cognitive process that comprises the encoding and maintenance of an intention until the appropriate moment of its retrieval. It is of highly relevance for an independent everyday life, especially in older adults; however, there is
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How do Older Adults Set Up Voice Assistants? Lessons Learned from a Deployment Experience for Older Adults to Set Up Standalone Voice Assistants [PDF]
While standalone Voice Assistants (VAs) are promising to support older adults' daily routine and wellbeing management, onboarding and setting up these devices can be challenging. Although some older adults choose to seek assistance from technicians and adult children, easy set up processes that facilitate independent use are still critical, especially ...
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