ENHANCE Center
@enhance-rerc.bsky.social
The focus of ENHANCE is on developing novel technology solutions to help older adults living with a cognitive impairment live independently. NIDILRR funded RERC.
https://www.enhance-rerc.org
https://www.enhance-rerc.org
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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...
How Older People Are Reaping Brain Benefits From New Tech
www.nytimes.com
August 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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...
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...
Read more: doi.org/10.1177/0733...
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 (...
doi.org
June 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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...
Read more: doi.org/10.1177/0733...
🚨 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...
Read more: fortune.com/well/2025/05...
The reality of AI's promise to curb older adults' loneliness
Can an AI chatbot help older adults feel less lonely?
fortune.com
June 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
🚨 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...
Read more: fortune.com/well/2025/05...
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🚀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
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
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, ...
doi.org
February 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
🚀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
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
📖 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...
📖 Learn more: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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
link.springer.com
February 4, 2025 at 9:52 PM
📖 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...
📖 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
Read more: 🔗 doi.org/10.4017/gt.2...
#Aging #AssistiveTech
February 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🗣️💡 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
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
February 4, 2025 at 9:36 PM
🌟 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
🚀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
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
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, ...
doi.org
February 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
🚀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
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