Growing old and staying connected
Touch screen technology for ameliorating older people's experience of social isolation
Investigators
Frank Vetere, Lars Kulik, Jenny Waycott, Elizabeth Ozanne, Sonja Pedell.
About
Social isolation is experienced when people have limited contact with others. It affects many older people and is associated with a range of physical and mental health problems. It is, therefore, a significant health concern, particularly for an ageing population. This project investigates the use of novel technologies to prevent and to ameliorate social isolation experienced by older adults.
Funding
Australia Research Council, Linkage Project
Partners
Networked Society Institute (NSI)
Benetas
Period
2012-2015