Technology can help the lonely elderly endure social distancing Sponsored by IBM
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep through nations, with no vaccine yet available, a cohesive effort to “flatten the curve” through physical isolation has become a critically important tactic to slow the transmission rate. The goal is to reduce the numbers of people getting sick at the same time to prevent local health systems from being overwhelmed. This is particularly necessary for the elderly, who are at much greater risk of severe complications.
Fortunately, there is a growing body of science that points the way toward addressing these issues. The best way to provide actual solutions is to understand the bigger variables in play that precipitate loneliness. In older adults, social isolation almost always goes hand-in-hand with some form of loss. This includes physical losses, such as visual and hearing impairments or impaired mobility, including the loss of mobility through transportation .
Governmental, municipal and community-based agencies, hospital networks and telecommunications vendors alike can quickly build cost-effective solutions by partnering with technology companies that have already paved the way in
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