Social isolation is a public health crisis. Staff at senior centers work hard to help older adults travel to the senior center, participate in programs, and stay engaged. If you work with seniors in any capacity, then you know they’re feeling lonely and isolated now more than ever, and it may have crossed your mind to use online technology. Virtual… Read more →
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 →
As the coronavirus epidemic continues, leaders across the senior living industry are seeking to find ways to strike a balance between the risk of social isolation and the risk of infection. Communities are harnessing live streaming, communicative technologies to help their clients and maintain community during this time. Here are five ways organizations are working to maintain their community and… Read more →
Telemedicine is Key for Elderly Patients Even before the start of coronavirus shutdowns, telemedicine was growing in popularity. But due to the health policies created to reduce infection rates, the telehealth industry has virtually exploded in the past six months. And for senior citizens, remote health is one of the best options for treatment today, given their risk of infection. … Read more →
The Coronavirus is Accelerating Technology Adoption The current social distancing policies implemented to slow the spread of the coronavirus have motivated many individuals to turn to technology for a variety of daily needs, including medicine, food delivery, and socialization. Technological advances, specifically live streaming technology, are providing opportunities for individuals to maintain their physical, social, and mental health despite isolation.… Read more →