Social isolation is a serious problem for the well-being of older adults, especially those who are in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Nothing brought this into sharp relief more than the recent coronavirus pandemic, where lockdowns kept families from being able to visit their loved ones in care facilities. Social isolation increases risk for several psychiatric disorders and can increase the rate of cognitive decline, depression, and even suicide.
Video Conferencing for Nursing Homes Keeps Families Connected — And More
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Blue Technologies Ohio on Jul 25, 2022 9:00:00 AM
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