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Research

When Old Meets New: Google Glass and The Elderly

Oranicha (Natty) Jumreornvong Google Glass has a promising future, but surprisingly, it isn’t one dependent upon the younger, urban, and tech-centric generation. To the contrary, Google Glass will probably find its largest and most loyal customer base in communities dealing with old age. After all, there is a very large population of aging Baby Boomers set on a collision course with all the ills and … Continue reading When Old Meets New: Google Glass and The Elderly

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Policy

Primary Care Physician Shortage: It isn’t just about the Physicians

Brandon Liu The current political push for efficiency and quality-oriented health care reform comes at the same time that demographic shifts are expected to cause substantial physician shortages in the future. By 2030, the population of Americans 65 or older is expected to double to approximately 72 million as the “baby boomer” generation reaches retirement age. With this increase in senior citizens comes an increased … Continue reading Primary Care Physician Shortage: It isn’t just about the Physicians

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