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How to mitigate the dangerous effects of social isolation
senior isolation
How to help when family can’t
Senior loneliness and isolation are more than just buzzwords—it’s a very real problem that only grew during the COVID-19 pandemic and related lockdowns. In 2019, up to 40% of Americans over age 45 suffered from chronic loneliness.
Technology and activities can help aging-in-place families stay happy, well and in touch.
January 27th, 2021
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PHILADELPHIA, (September 29, 2020)—OneClick.chat, an innovative video chat platform, announced positive outcomes in the study of older adults—with and without mild cognitive impairment (MCI)—who used their video chat technology to engage in social activities to meet new people of all ages with shared interests. Some of the participants' favorite topics of conversation were books, health, family and exercise.
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (July 29, 2020)—Ageless Innovation LLC, a global company devoted to reimagining how we positively live and age together through the power of play, announced it will expand upon its award-winning line of Joy for All Companion Pets with a second interactive Companion Pet Pup later this fall.
The PACE Organization of Rhode Island discusses practical tips for keeping seniors safe when cold weather hits
BOSTON (June 5, 2018)–Orbita, Inc., which provides a technology platform for creating health care specific voice and conversational artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, announced a collaboration with AARP to study remote patient monitoring and reduce social isolation.
Volunteering and social groups present best opportunities
ROSEVILLE, Calif. (December 18, 2017)—Always Best Care Senior Services, a senior care franchise systems in the United States, aims to provide companionship to seniors and disabled adults this holiday season through its proprietary telephone reassurance program, Always In Touch.