Digital tools for cognitive healthcare: Exploring perceptions of an everyday function app among midlife and older adults

= 67.08 years). Participants completed daily tasks through a mobile app objectively measuring everyday function then shared their feedback through a semi-structured interview. Our thematic analysis found that interest and confidence in utilizing this technology was connected to beliefs around the value of having real-time information about one's cognitive performance, experiences with healthcare providers, and trust in technology security and accuracy. Additionally, some adults have not thought critically about the role of these technologies in their healthcare. As health-tracking technology expands in cognitive healthcare, researchers and practitioners must be aware of midlife and older adults' perceptions and educate users on its potential function.

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Applied Psychology Health and Well-Being
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2026-04-30
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https://doi.org/10.1111/aphw.70154
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Technology Use by Older Adults
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= 67.08 years). Participants completed daily tasks through a mobile app objectively measuring everyday function then shared their feedback through a semi-structured interview. Our thematic analysis found that interest and confidence in utilizing this technology was connected to beliefs around the value of having real-time information about one's cognitive performance, experiences with healthcare providers, and trust in technology security and accuracy. Additionally, some adults have not thought critically about the role of these technologies in their healthcare. As health-tracking technology expands in cognitive healthcare, researchers and practitioners must be aware of midlife and older adults' perceptions and educate users on its potential function.

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