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Constant technology changes throw seniors a curve – and add to caregivers’ load

  • Written by Debaleena Chattopadhyay, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, University of Illinois Chicago
Constant technology changes throw seniors a curve – and add to caregivers’ loadShifting interfaces and frequent updates challenge elders and increase the burdens on people who try to help them.Maskot via Getty Images

This past Christmas, I helped my parents choose a water filter. The latest “smart” models all came with a smartphone app that promised to monitor filter life, track water quality and automatically...

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