Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Screen time controls have largely been targeted at children and teens, but are we overlooking a large demographic who may also be at risk of problematic screen use? According to IMDA, 89 per cent of seniors now own a smartphone, with many becoming increasingly savvy at communicating, searching for information and transacting online.

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