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Social needs of older adults can’t be met by technology alone, says new COVID-19 research
CTVNewsVancouver.ca
Published Monday, August 2, 2021 10:04AM PDT Last Updated Monday, August 2, 2021 11:50AM PDT
VANCOUVER -- A University of British Columbia researcher is warning of a looming loneliness crisis for seniors, and says that a “digital-only” future won’t be able to support an aging population in the long term.
UBC sociologist Dr. Yue Qian, a co-author of a new study published in Frontiers in Sociology, says that virtual interaction, like phone calls, video calls and texting during pandemic lockdowns were not helpful on their own as an alternative to face-to-face time for people over 60.
“Our findings demonstrate that face-to-face household contact is crucial to sustaining older adults’ mental wellbeing,” Qian said...
Social needs of older adults can’t be met by technology alone, says new COVID-19 research
CTVNewsVancouver.ca
Published Monday, August 2, 2021 10:04AM PDT Last Updated Monday, August 2, 2021 11:50AM PDT
VANCOUVER -- A University of British Columbia researcher is warning of a looming loneliness crisis for seniors, and says that a “digital-only” future won’t be able to support an aging population in the long term.
UBC sociologist Dr. Yue Qian, a co-author of a new study published in Frontiers in Sociology, says that virtual interaction, like phone calls, video calls and texting during pandemic lockdowns were not helpful on their own as an alternative to face-to-face time for people over 60.
“Our findings demonstrate that face-to-face household contact is crucial to sustaining older adults’ mental wellbeing,” Qian said...