Given the prevalence of smartphones, we often hear warnings about reliance on them.

Dr. Lagoy explains that context is key in the use of technology.

This is what most of the research has been pointing out as was noted in the study."

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“Smartphones help young people, maybe, more than they help older people,” he says.

With cognitive and memory issues, Dr. Segil notes that such ranking of information can be critical.

Especially if you struggle to keep up with daily tasks, reliance on a digital machine may help.