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June 19, 2025, Filed Under: article

UT study: Technology such as computer, cell phones could be good for older adults

Read the Austin American-Statesman article here

May 26, 2025, Filed Under: article

Study links technology use to lower risk of cognitive decline

Adapting to and using digital devices might stimulate the brain, the researchers theorized. Read the Washington Post article here

April 17, 2025, Filed Under: article

Here’s the truth about your ‘digital dementia’ risk

New analysis shows that technology might provide cognitive benefits, despite bad press Read the BBC Science Focus article here

April 15, 2025, Filed Under: article

Tech Use Isn’t Driving Dementia in Older Adults

Smartphone and computer use hasn’t put today’s older adults at increased risk of cognitive decline Read the Scientific American article here

April 14, 2025, Filed Under: article

Technology use may be associated with a lower risk for dementia, study finds

Read the CNN article here

October 19, 2022, Filed Under: article

UT Researchers Analyze Internet Usage Of Older Adults During Pandemic

Researchers from UT, Baylor University and the University of Missouri identified increased use of internet-enabled behaviors in older adults during the pandemic, according to a study published in Work, Aging and Retirement on Aug. 6. An internet-enabled behavior, or IEB, is an activity made possible by the internet, such as… read more 

April 30, 2022, Filed Under: article

10 Things I Get Asked About the Aging Brain

UT Health Austin neuropsychologist Jared Benge, PhD, ABPP, provides answers to the top 10 questions he gets asked about the aging brain   Written by: Rocky Epstein and Ashley Lawrence Neuropsychology is a branch of psychology that is concerned with how a person’s cognition (the process of gaining knowledge and… read more 

April 16, 2022, Filed Under: article

Digital Biomarker Study

Researchers are Developing Analytics to Combat Dementia Using Mobile Sensor Data APRIL 15, 2022 Edison Thomaz of Texas ECE and fellow researchers from The University of Texas at Austin have received a 4-year R01 grant award from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to study “Digital Biomarkers and Analytics for… read more 

December 20, 2021, Filed Under: article

Dell Medical School study finds smartphone can be used as a memory aide

Dr. Jared Benge discusses recent research into smartphone technology and memory problems that happen with age. Read the full article at Austin American Statesman

December 25, 2019, Filed Under: article

Managing Memory Problems over the Holidays

Dr. Robin Hilsabeck discusses tips for managing memory problems over the holidays:

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Latest TechANS Lab News

  • UT study: Technology such as computer, cell phones could be good for older adults
  • Study links technology use to lower risk of cognitive decline
  • Here’s the truth about your ‘digital dementia’ risk
  • Tech Use Isn’t Driving Dementia in Older Adults
  • Technology use may be associated with a lower risk for dementia, study finds

Latest Publications

Invested Partner Feedback on Technology Assistance in Dementia (Tech-AiD). J Appl Gerontol.

Do We All Do the Same Things? Applicability of Daily Activities at the Intersection of Demographics. Neuropsychology.

The Technology in Caring Questionnaire: Development and Psychometric Properties. Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord.

Technology Use in Activities of Daily Living Amongst Older Adults Referred for Memory Clinic Evaluations. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society

Validity of the Tele-administered Montreal Cognitive Assessment for Identifying Geriatric Neurocognitive Disorders. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society.

Hypnosis Intervention for Sleep Disturbances in Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Pilot Study. Int J Clin Exp Hypn.

For a complete list of publications go to our Publications page!

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