High-speed internet is a necessity for older Oklahomans to age in place

High-speed internet is a necessity for older Oklahomans to age in place

Joe Ann Vermillion  |  Guest columnist Oklahoma has a historic opportunity to expand access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet to everyone in the state, no matter where they live or their circumstances. Access, however, depends on more than wires, poles and other pieces of infrastructure. It also depends on making sure that internet service is …

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China’s Alipay and WeChat Pay ease the way for foreign travellers to make payments in world’s largest cashless society

China’s Alipay and WeChat Pay ease the way for foreign travellers to make payments in world’s largest cashless society

Alipay’s annual cumulative transaction limit for foreign visitors has also been increased to US$50,000, up from the previous US$10,000 limit, in line with a new People’s Bank of China policy, the group said. 02:40 How mobile payments impact people’s lives in China How mobile payments impact people’s lives in China Tencent on Thursday said foreign …

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Does the Internet Protect the Elderly From Cognitive Decline?

Does the Internet Protect the Elderly From Cognitive Decline?

The results of a large longitudinal study spanning several years support a decrease in the risk for dementia among older adults who regularly use the internet for < 2 hours per day.  Several cross-sectional and longitudinal studies (though with relatively short follow-up periods) suggest that regular internet use helps maintain cognitive reserve, although some observers …

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