New Technologies for Enhancing Health in Older Adults

New Technologies for Improving Physical, Mental, and Cognitive Health in Older Adults

New technologies, such as mobile apps, health monitoring devices, interactive video games, and telemedicine platforms, have become invaluable for improving the physical, mental, and cognitive health of older adults. They help maintain flexibility, strengthen muscles, improve balance and posture, alleviate chronic pain, enhance sleep quality, and reduce stress and anxiety. Tools like the Nintendo Wii promote physical activity, improve coordination, and offer social interaction. Overall, these technologies support better mental health, emotional well-being, and independence, contributing to a higher quality of life for older adults.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Be 60 years old or older.
• Present physical autonomy to participate in the technological and physical activities required by the study.
• Present current affiliation to the social health security system.
• Sign the informed consent.
• Understand the instructions, programs and technological protocols of this project.
• Complete more than 90% of the intervention with technology and exercise.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Present medical contraindications for performing physical tests or using technologies.
• Present diseases that limit cognitive performance and physical activity.
• Present vestibular diseases.
• Present rheumatological diseases that can be exacerbated by the use of technologies or stress articulate.
• Refusing to sign the informed consent