televëda’s live streaming programming has always prioritized seniors and their health needs, and we’ve been following the spread of COVID-19 diligently. We feel a deep responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of seniors everywhere, and with senior communities limiting access to protect the wellbeing of their residents, we realize our virtual fitness, educational, and gaming programs can keep seniors… Read more →
Loneliness is crippling for everyone, especially older adults. The trouble is that chronic loneliness doesn’t just make you feel terrible but, it also has devastating health consequences. In a study conducted at Brigham Young University, researchers found that the effects of chronic loneliness are equivalent to smoking fifteen cigarettes a day. But, unlike for anxiety and depression, there… Read more →
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAHMSA), nearly 40,000 people in the US die from suicide each year. That’s 1 person every 13 minutes; exceeding the number of deaths from homicide and AIDS combined. Suicide is a serious public health problem. The causes of suicide are complex and difficult to determine, but one key cause is social… Read more →