Tag: therapeutic

Depression, seniors and the internet

The internet as we know it has been around since 1994. Yet 15 years later, while 79% of the general population reports using the Internet, only 42% of those 65 and older indicate use. Why, should the senior care industry and the technology industry care about this?It is now widely known that Internet use has […]

They like to move it!!!

We all know exercise and sport is good for health, some people believe it might be too strenuous or dangerous for seniors but a recent study from Israeli researchers proved the opposite. As reported by Lindsey Tanner an AP Medical Writer: The results of the study “clearly support the continued encouragement of physical activity, even […]

Exposing Brain Fitness Misconceptions

As people age, their physical and mental states tend to show loss of performance. Physical function declines are usually easier to diagnose and treat; when it comes to the brain, it is a very different problem. Cognitive impairment is something that a lot of people claim to have the solution for although it is a […]

Linked Senior blog debut

This is the first entry to our blog where we will be talking about life in senior facilities, technology and us, Linked Senior Linked Senior’s vision is a world in which the life of the elderly in senior communities is enhanced through better access to entertainment. Based in DC, we work with expert in different […]