As many as 20% of seniors living in the community and 40% of seniors living in care facilities experience depression. One of the many contributing factors is the social isolation that often accompanies aging. A recent study conducted at Michigan State University found that internet use among seniors can reduce the incidence of depression in this population by up to 30%. "It all has to do with older persons being able to communicate, to stay in contact with their social networks, and just not feel lonely."
To help seniors learn how to use the internet, and to communicate with family and friends via Facebook, Skype, and text messaging, a national home care company in the United States has developed a "Silver Surfers" program in which they teach seniors how to use modern technology to stay connected with family and friends. As one Silver Surfer states, "Skyping and Facebooking with my son and his family are now a normal part of my life. It helps me feel like I'm still an important part of their lives even though I'm miles and miles away." You can learn more about the Silver Surfers program here.
To help seniors learn how to use the internet, and to communicate with family and friends via Facebook, Skype, and text messaging, a national home care company in the United States has developed a "Silver Surfers" program in which they teach seniors how to use modern technology to stay connected with family and friends. As one Silver Surfer states, "Skyping and Facebooking with my son and his family are now a normal part of my life. It helps me feel like I'm still an important part of their lives even though I'm miles and miles away." You can learn more about the Silver Surfers program here.
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