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Evidence suggests that technology enables
older adults to be more active (1)
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The world population age 80 and over will double from 2008 to 2040
(1)
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From new watches that track your steps, heart rate and calories
burned
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To new devices that can alert medical attention for seniors (2)
"Its a wonderful time for seniors" Jean Dickow (2)
"Gadgets that can ease the burdens of aging are slowly beginning to appear in older
adult’s homes and communities."(2)
It is important for seniors to adapt to the digital age
53%of seniors have used the web (3)
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How else has technology evolved?
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Tesla's electric cars and autopilot
With a goal to one day have driverless cars (4)
Autopilot is predicted to reduce accidents by 80% by
2040 (4)Image:https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/11/Car_Accident_in_Colorado_Sp
rings_by_David_Shankbone.jpg/1280px- Car_Accident_in_Colorado_Springs_by_David_Shankbone.jpg
Some day soon, being able to offer commercial trips into space (5)
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Expected to fly two
people into space by 2018 (5)
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A new and innovative way to
learn
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Technology has us connected more than ever (6)
Technology has connected the entire
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And gives us access to the world at a touch of a button
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1. Kim, Kyungo, Wojtek Chodzko-zajko, Andriara Schwingel, and Deanna C. Mcdonagh. "Understanding older individuals’ emotional responses to new technology associated with healthy lifestyle choice." Journal of Physical Education and Sport (2014): n. pag. Web. 02 Mar. 2017.
2. Gustke, Constance. "Technology, While Not a Fountain of Youth, Can Make Aging Safer." The New York Times. The New York Times, 24 July 2015. Web. 02 Mar. 2017.
3. Matrix, Sidneyeve. "Media Convergence." Film 240 Media & Culture. Web. 02 Mar. 2017.
4. HopeReese. "Tesla's Autopilot: The smart person's guide." TechRepublic. TechRepublic, 07 Feb. 2017. Web. 03 Mar. 2017.
5. Mortillaro, Nicole. "Can SpaceX really send people around the moon by 2018?" CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 03 Mar. 2017. Web. 03 Mar. 2017.
6. Carral, Héctor L. "Stop Saying Technology Is Causing Social Isolation." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 02 Nov. 2015. Web. 03 Mar. 2017.