ENHANCE Center

How Older People Are Reaping Brain Benefits From New Tech

Older adults are "having to adapt to a rapidly changing technological environment." Dr. Walter Boot comments on cognitive effects and what to expect: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/h...

Usability of the Smartwatch as a Prospective Memory Aid for Cognitively Diverse Older Adults - Edie C. Sanders, Walter R. Boot, 2025 Smartwatches have potential to provide support for prospective memory (PM), the ability to remember and carry out an intention in the future. How older adults (...

Can smartwatches boost memory for older adults? 🧠⌚ A new study by ENHANCE investigators Edie Sanders & Wally Boot finds promise, but also real usability challenges, for cognitively diverse older adults using smartwatches as reminder aids.

Read more: doi.org/10.1177/0733...

The reality of AI's promise to curb older adults' loneliness Can an AI chatbot help older adults feel less lonely?

🚨 New in Fortune 🚨 ENHANCE researcher Wally Boot discusses the promise and the peril of using AI to combat loneliness in older adults. Can machines really offer social support, or are we missing something human?

Read more: fortune.com/well/2025/05...

Characterizing the attitudes, proficiency, and usage patterns for daily technology among older adults with a cognitive impairment Older adults with a cognitive impairment may be challenged by the demands associated with technology systems used to support everyday activities. We investigated technology attitudes, proficiency, ...

🚀New research alert!🚀

Older adults with cognitive impairment can and do use technology—especially for social & domestic tasks! 💡📱 But what influences their proficiency & engagement?

Find out in our latest study! 📖👇
🔗 doi.org/10.1080/1748...

#Aging #Technology #CognitiveImpairment #Gerontechnology

Extended Reality Solutions to Support Older Adults This book explores the potential for using Extended Reality (XR) technology like VR and AR to support older adults with and without cognitive impairments

📖 New Book! How can XR transform aging? Extended Reality Solutions to Support Older Adults explores how VR & AR enhance health, independence, and quality of life for older adults—with and without cognitive impairments. #Aging #VR #XR #Gerontechnology.

📖 Learn more: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

🗣️💡 Can a simple tip card help older adults use voice-activated assistants for memory support? YES! 🎉 Our study shows that with the right guidance, VAAs can effectively support daily tasks—even for those with cognitive challenges.

Read more: 🔗 doi.org/10.4017/gt.2...

#Aging #AssistiveTech

🌟 Thank you to everyone who joined our #ATIA2025 workshop on technology for aging and accessibility! 🙌 Grateful for the engaging discussions and insights—let’s keep advancing inclusive tech! 💡 #AssistiveTech #Aging #InclusiveDesign

Characterizing the attitudes, proficiency, and usage patterns for daily technology among older adults with a cognitive impairment Older adults with a cognitive impairment may be challenged by the demands associated with technology systems used to support everyday activities. We investigated technology attitudes, proficiency, ...

🚀New research alert!🚀

Older adults with cognitive impairment can and do use technology—especially for social & domestic tasks! 💡📱 But what influences their proficiency & engagement?

Find out in our latest study! 📖👇
🔗 doi.org/10.1080/1748...

#Aging #Technology #CognitiveImpairment #Gerontechnology