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how does technology impact the older generation

Technology and the Older Generation

Connectivity and Social Contact

Improved Access to Services for Older Adults

Cognitive and Physical Engagement through Technology

Independence and Safety through Smart Technology

Digital Divide and Exclusion among Older Adults

Privacy and Security Risks for Older Adults

Higher Risks from Privacy and Security Threats

Overreliance on Remote Technology and Weakened Community Ties

How Technology Can Unintentionally Reduce Face-to-Face Contact

Fewer Opportunities for Incidental Physical Activity

Stress and Learning Barriers from Age-Related Changes

Technology and Older Adults: Why These Points Matter — Examples

Maximizing Benefits and Minimizing Harms of Technology for Older Adults