Even before COVID-19 led to limiting senior centers and communities to the public, social isolation was already an issue for senior citizens. Social isolation–the absence of social contact between an individual and society, which leads to loneliness–is actually as deadly as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. One of the ways to manage and prevent social isolation is through technological innovation… Read more →
The Benefits of Bingo for Older Adults Social distancing doesn’t mean that socializing, and the need for the socializing, suddenly disappears. For everyone, and specifically the older population, socialization is necessary to live a healthy, happy life, and can help seniors age better and live longer. Ready to skip right to the virtual bingo game for the older adult in… Read more →
The Rise of Live Stream Online Classes The prevalence of virtual classes has been on the rise even before today’s social distancing policies and shut downs. From telemedicine to telefitness, several wellness-focused practices have been moved to the online realm. With the continued interest from technology developers and company stakeholders, virtual classrooms are poised to become standard for content delivery… Read more →
People of all ages use lives streaming as a tool to stay engaged with people and current events happening around them. Read more →