[HTML][HTML] Social connection in long-term care homes: a scoping review of published research on the mental health impacts and potential strategies during COVID-19
J Bethell, K Aelick, J Babineau, M Bretzlaff… - Journal of the American …, 2021 - Elsevier
Objectives Good social connection is associated with better health and wellbeing. However,
social connection has distinct considerations for people living in long-term care (LTC) …
social connection has distinct considerations for people living in long-term care (LTC) …
A systematic review on technology‐supported interventions to improve old‐age social wellbeing: Loneliness, social isolation, and connectedness
F Ibarra, M Baez, L Cernuzzi… - Journal of healthcare …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background. This review studies technology‐supported interventions to help older adults,
living in situations of reduced mobility, overcome loneliness, and social isolation. The focus …
living in situations of reduced mobility, overcome loneliness, and social isolation. The focus …
[HTML][HTML] Older adults' experiences with using technology for socialization during the COVID-19 pandemic: Cross-sectional survey study
Background: Technology use has become the most critical approach to maintaining social
connectedness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Older adults (aged> 65 years) are …
connectedness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Older adults (aged> 65 years) are …
Can digital technology enhance social connectedness among older adults? A feasibility study
This study examined the feasibility of a novel communication technology to enhance social
connectedness among older adults in residential care. Research suggests that technology …
connectedness among older adults in residential care. Research suggests that technology …
[HTML][HTML] “Who doesn't think about technology when designing urban environments for older people?” A case study approach to a proposed extension of the WHO's …
HR Marston, J Van Hoof - … journal of environmental research and public …, 2019 - mdpi.com
The World Health Organization (WHO) strives to assist and inspire cities to become more
“age-friendly”, and the fundamentals are included in the Global Age-Friendly Cities Guide …
“age-friendly”, and the fundamentals are included in the Global Age-Friendly Cities Guide …
[HTML][HTML] Older adults' perceptions of ICT: Main findings from the technology in later life (TILL) study
Technology is entwined in 21st Century society, and within the lives of people across all
ages. The Technology In Later Life (TILL) study is the first piece of work contributing to the …
ages. The Technology In Later Life (TILL) study is the first piece of work contributing to the …
[HTML][HTML] Social capital and Internet use in an age-comparative perspective with a focus on later life
Older adults (aged 65+) are still less likely to adopt the Internet when compared to other age
groups, although their usage is increasing. To explore the societal effects of Internet usage …
groups, although their usage is increasing. To explore the societal effects of Internet usage …
Old and afraid of new communication technologies? Reconceptualising and contesting the 'age-based digital divide'
Despite sociological attempts to critically address an age-based digital divide, older adults
(65+) continue to be portrayed in the academic literature and public discourse as a …
(65+) continue to be portrayed in the academic literature and public discourse as a …
Social connectedness, mindfulness, and coping as protective factors during the COVID‐19 pandemic
The COVID‐19 pandemic has had an unprecedented psychological impact, revealing
immense emotional disturbances among the general population. This study examined the …
immense emotional disturbances among the general population. This study examined the …
[HTML][HTML] Communication technology preferences of hospitalized and institutionalized frail older adults during COVID-19 confinement: cross-sectional survey study
Background: Technological communication methods such as telephone calls and video
calls can help prevent social isolation and loneliness in frail older adults during confinement …
calls can help prevent social isolation and loneliness in frail older adults during confinement …