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Seminar on Loneliness and isolation, Seniors

Seminar 2: Tools to Minimize Loneliness and Isolation

By:  Editorial Team   |  Posted: March 16, 2022   |  Updated: April 18, 2024

This is the second in our seminar series on Aging in Place Technology and Tools to Live Independently for Longer.

 

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Abstract

As many of us have been reminded during the pandemic, isolation and loneliness are very undesirable. But isolation is a frequent accompaniment to aging, as people lose mobility, lose the ability to drive, and lose members of their circle of friends.

While we have not found the silver bullet to solve these challenges, we have found a number of useful technologies that can help stay in touch with friends at a distance. There are also promising new solutions with the potential to help with making new friends, or with meeting people with similar interests. In this talk, we will dive into the details of these solutions, as well as frame the problems and describe how Longevity Explorers have approached avoiding social isolation.

 

 

 

Deep-Dive Articles Mentioned in the Talk

Virtual Connections for the Tech-Challenged

Best Video Calling Technology

Can Alexa Help Fight Loneliness & Isolation?

Isolated and Lonely: How Can We Avoid?

Robotic Pets for Dementia Patients: Our Experiences

Hub: Social Isolation and Loneliness

 

 

 

 

 

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