Nations must boost adult training in face of automation: OECD
Developed countries need to "urgently" boost adult training and education programmes to deal with future mass job upheaval brought on by automation, the OECD said Wednesday.
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How an app can help fight loneliness in old people at Christmas
Loneliness, as a leading cause of depression and obesity, is believed to cost £6,000 per person in health and social care services. Loneliness is especially prevalent during the winter holidays, perhaps intensified by the ...
FLOURISH: User-focused driverless car project releases latest research findings
The West-of-England-based FLOURISH driverless car research and development project has today released its mid-project trials report detailing its latest findings and what they mean for the future deployment of connected and ...
Social media buffers depression among older adults with pain
With a few finger strokes or swipes on a computer or cell phone, seniors with pain reduce the risk of depression when visiting social media sites.
Educated children help women live longer, study says
Women's education, occupation and wealth are related to the length of their lives, social scientists have found. Simply put, women who attain more generally live longer.
The digital divide—small, social programs can help get seniors online
In Australia, use of the internet is almost universal. At last count, 86% of the population was digitally connected.
Loneliness found to be high in public senior housing communities
Older adults living in public senior housing communities experience a large degree of loneliness, finds a new study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.
Seniors will soon outnumber children, but the U.S. isn't ready
The population of the United States is not as young as it used to be, and the year 2035 represents a major demographic turning point.
Why are the elderly increasingly more inclined to live alone?
For decades, the elderly in Spain have shown a preference for living at home, either alone or with their partners, instead of sharing a home with relatives of other generations. A study by the University of Granada delves ...
Posting, commenting and customizing on Facebook help involve, empower older adults
Social networking sites, such as Facebook, offer tools and activities that may help older adults feel more empowered and less isolated, according to researchers.
