Technology Helps
to Live Well & Get Surprise With What the Future Has to Offer. Continued > And technology just keeps getting better and better with new options emerging every day. A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's disease are predicting that the electromagnetic waves in cell phone use may one day be a non-pharmaceutical alternative treatment to Alzheimer's disease and new to the U.S. market there is the GlucoPhone from HealthPia America, a cell phone that diabetics can use to read their blood glucose levels and transmit them to their doctor. Also interesting is a new earthquake warning system developed by a multimedia company in Japan. It delivers emergency reports and messages to handsets via a technology called CBS - Cell Broadcasting System. The messages are displayed on the phone's home screen, and there'll be special ringtones High-tech products are changing the way Americans cope with the health and safety issues of aging family members. The new devices can help people better monitor and treat their chronic diseases, provide quick access to reliable medical information in an emergency, and make a private residence safe enough for an older person to continue living independently. “New technology can be a bit overwhelming for many people, regardless of age,” said San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Pam Slater-Price, who on June 3, along with Supervisor Dianne Jacob, is hosting an Aging Summit on Technology to expose older adults to helpful devices. “This is a great opportunity for older adults to learn about new technologies that can help make their lives easier,” said Nick Macchione, director of the County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA). “Technology changes rapidly and this Summit offers participants a way to stay current.” Aging Summit 2010 will include exhibits on helpful gadgets and services, even games. Come and find some of the latest in new technology gadgets at Aging Summit 2010.
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