For seniors who did not usually surf the Web, the use of the Internet was found to change brain activity patterns and enhance function.

1. Technology Benefits Seniors

2. For seniors who did not usually surf the Web, the use of the Internet
was found to change brain activity patterns and enhance function.

3. A study, reported on by TechXav, indicated that spending time on the
Internet can help slow the effects of dementia by boosting the brain
activity of the elderly.
Using brain scans, a team at the University of California, Los Angeles
(UCLA) found that using the Internet stimulated the mind more strongly
than reading, with effects that continued long after an Internet session
had ended.

4. We all know that the Internet can be a helpful resource, but that there
are mental benefits is such a compelling finding.
So what else can the Internet and modern technology do for the aging
population?

5. Blogtastic goodness. Socializing is so important as we grow older. So
much, in fact, that some studies have even indicated that there is a
direct correlation between strong social ties
and lifespan.
Blogging and social media tools like Facebook are helping seniors to
connect with others and express themselves from the comfort of their own
home.

6. "Visiting" loved ones (without the travel). Technology is making the
world smaller by the day, making keeping in touch with family and
friends who live far away simple.
Tools like Skype and webcams are helping to bring people together
from afar through video, while photo sharing sites like Facebook and
Flickr have the same effect but with photos.

7. Accessible fitness. Put down those dumbells, folks - with the advent of
tools like Wii, technology has made personal fitness more accessible
and, quite frankly, more fun and engaging.

8. Virtual insanity... but in a good way. Talking walking frames, robopets
and interactive coffee tables are some of the technologies that could
keep older people living at home for longer.
Some of these may seem strange now, but think about it: years ago did
you ever imagine seniors using video games for fitness and blogging on
the Internet?

9. There are so many ways that technology is helping seniors to live
healthy, social lives and remain independent longer.

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