History repeats: The high stakes of the digital divide for seniors and why it matters.
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09/11/2010
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09/07/2010
Study indicates that worrying about fallng increases the likelihood of it happening.
09/07/2010
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09/06/2010
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09/05/2010
Among other predicted uses of robots, care of the elderly is noted.
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