With the rapid development of society and the rapid development of science and technology, the popularity of smart phones as a modern communication tool and information access channel among the elderly has gradually increased. On the afternoon of January 28, 2024, under the leadership of Mr. Liu Zhaoyu, the members of the "Smart Life, Enjoy Old Age" practice team of the School of Computer Science of Qufu Normal University held the second online meeting to summarize and analyze the results of last week's online and offline questionnaires.
According to recent survey data, the penetration rate of smartphones among the elderly has exceeded 50% and is increasing year by year. Among them, nearly 70% of the elderly are to keep in touch with family and friends, and nearly 30% of the elderly are to enjoy the entertainment life brought by the Internet. The results of this survey clearly show the needs and motivations of the elderly for smartphones and the popularity of smartphones among the elderly.
Although the use of smartphones has greatly facilitated the lives of the elderly, there are also certain negative effects, especially on cognitive ability. Staring at a phone screen for long periods of time can trigger eye strain, and over-reliance on smartphones can also lead to memory and concentration loss in older adults. Therefore, while using smartphones, the elderly need to arrange their use time reasonably, maintain proper rest and exercise, so as not to affect their cognitive ability and physical health.
Smartphones are playing an increasingly important role in the healthcare management of the elderly. Older people can use their smartphones to access health information, self-manage chronic diseases, and tele-visit doctors. At the same time, some smartphone apps also provide sleep monitoring, fitness guidance and other features to help seniors better maintain a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, the significance of smart phones in the medical and health management of the elderly is self-evident, and it provides more convenient and comprehensive health management services for the elderly. Therefore, the members of the practice team will continue the activity of "smart life, enjoy old age", and contribute to the early realization of wisdom to help the elderly.
Written by: Chen Wan.
Wisdom helps the elderly, enjoy old age" practice team.
Reviewed instructor: Liu Zhaoyu.