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Forest Bathing Eases Grief by Soaking in Nature: Mindfulness and a leisurely pace are key elements of the practice -
The Spiritual Symbolism of Cardinals: Many believe that the bright red birds indicate the death of a loved one -
Meaning-Focused Grief Therapy: Imaginal Dialogues with the Deceased: Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD, explains this process in a Q&A ahead of a workshop he will co-present in April
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Tag Archives: Technology
Irish Researchers Reveal “Stevie II” Robot to Combat Loneliness in the Elderly
Stevie II is an upgraded version of its predecessor
A team of researchers from Trinity College, Dublin, revealed a new version of their “Stevie” robot last month. Its main function is to interact with seniors and to provide a level of support for those living in both care homes … Continue reading
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Tagged Aging, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Ireland, Loneliness in the elderly, Robot, Something special, Technology
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Death Masks Created by 3D Printer Symbolize Journey From Life to Death
The new-age death masks are exquisitely colored and pay homage to the ancient practice
Death masks have a long history, dating back thousands of years. In the absence of photography, they were an excellent way for the still-living to remember and commemorate their loved ones who had died. And now, Neri Oxman and her … Continue reading
New Algorithm May Help To Provide Better Palliative Care
The algorithm predicts when patients may die, which can help palliative care teams to know when to intervene
The ways in which technological advancements can help to improve end-of-life care are numerous. One such breakthrough comes from Stanford University, where researchers recently developed a deep neural network algorithm to help doctors decide when to implement palliative care. The algorithm uses … Continue reading
Figure 1 Allows Medical Professionals To Share Photos of Undiagnosed Cases
The app is a social media community of medical students and professionals
Figure 1 is a social media platform that caters to the medical community. Healthcare professionals can upload photos and information about their patients’ conditions to a large social network for educational purposes. The app is especially useful for doctors who … Continue reading
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Tagged App, Figure 1, Illness, Medical Community, Medical Professionals, New Apps, Privacy, Series B Funding, Smartphones, Social Media, Technology
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Technology Transforms The Aging Process for the Elderly Thanks to Baby Boomer Innovations
Thanks to clever inventions from the Baby Boomer generation, aging no longer has to hinder the elderly from living their lives to the fullest
Most people fear aging because of the increased likelihood of mental and physical deterioration in longer the lifespans. Technology, as a whole, is constantly evolving. Therefore, it makes sense that as the baby boomer generation approaches the age of retirement … Continue reading
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Gerontechnology Solve the Problems of Aging in the 21st Century?
A new field of study looks at how technology can improve the lives of our elderly family and friends
Aging in the 21st century is a challenge that has never before been experienced by our elderly population due to the rapidly accelerating and unprecedented technological changes of modern generations. With difficulties such as decreased mobility, moving into an assisted … Continue reading
