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Tag Archives: Aging population
GERT Suit Helps Users Understand Nuances of Aging
The wearable device simulates physical problems elderly people can experience
There are countless ways in which new inventions and technology have transformed our understanding of the aging process. One such advancement is the so-called GERT suit. (GERT is short for gerontology, the scientific study of aging.) It’s used mainly by … Continue reading
China’s Elderly Colleges
The institutions offer a wide range of subjects
The old adage “it’s never too late” certainly rings true for many older citizens in China. Senior people in the east Asian nation can now learn new skills at elderly colleges, educational institutions geared towards its older population. Courses range … Continue reading
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Tagged Aging, Aging population, China, College for Seniors, Elderly College, Senior Citizens
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Geriatric Emergency Departments Focus Exclusively on Seniors
Many U.S. hospitals open emergency rooms designed to treat the elderly
Over the first decade of the 21st century, the number of Americans over the age of 65 increased at a faster rate than at any other time in U.S. history, reaching over 40 million as of 2010. At the same … Continue reading
