The impact of digital literacy on older adults’ utilization of community-based home care services: a cross-sectional study | BMC Health Services Research
Data This study utilizes data from the 2020 China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS2020), a nationally representative longitudinal study tracking social and economic challenges among older adults. Conducted by the
School of Coding & AI opens £2.5 million tech lab in Birmingham, UK aiming to give all adults in the region free AI training
Using a disused upper floor of the school’s Birmingham campus, which was opened in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton earlier this year, the facility offers AI labs, an interactive
Helping older adults embrace AI and emerging technologies with a National Science Foundation grant
In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more integrated into our lives, older adults are being left behind. Poor digital literacy is more than being unable to use
More Savvy than Swayed? Challenging Myths About Older Adults and Online Misinformation
The dominant narrative about older adults and digital media often portrays this age group as lacking digital skills and being especially susceptible to online misinformation. This talk debunks these age-related
Home From College: Jobs for Young Adults Without Work Experience
Julia Haber, the 29-year-old co-founder of career platform Home From College, was a student at Syracuse University when she started her first business: an experiential marketing agency that brought retail
Global Action on International Literacy Day 2025: Empowerment, Digital Skills, and Inclusion for 750 Million Adults
International Literacy Day 2025, celebrated globally on September 8, serves as a vital reminder of the persistent challenge of illiteracy and highlights UNESCO’s advocacy for literacy as a universal human
From apps to AI, program in Denver helps adults 60 and older learn and thrive in the digital world
At 85 years old, Jim Wells never imagined he’d be using his smartphone for banking, shopping and health care needs. But thanks to free classes offered by AARP’s Senior Planet
Fostering active aging in older adults: results of a communication and social skills program | BMC Geriatrics
Nations U. World population ageing 2020 highlights: living arrangements of older persons. Economic and social affairs United Nations. 2020. Khalvati M, Nafei A, Ostadhashemi L. Social exclusion domains of the
7 Things Older Adults Say That Make Employers Hesitate to Hire Them
Image source: Pexels Age discrimination is a persistent barrier for many older adults navigating today’s job market. Despite decades of experience, maturity, and a strong work ethic, applicants over 50
Digital musical instrument designed to combat isolation and boost motor skills in older adults
Sonare prototype. Credit: Alex Gunning A Loughborough University student has designed a digital instrument to empower older adults through music. Alex Gunning, who recently graduated with a degree in Product