Tag: Loneliness
Technological tips to fight the loneliness of the new year
At the beginning of 2021, many of us were hoping for a brighter year. But in reality, we are still a long way from living socialization. This, combined with a new wave of lockdowns and restrictions across Europe, has turned many of us to the increasing use of technology to stay connected with our loved…
Social media makes teenagers less lonely, claims survey
Nearly half of all UK teenagers believe that using social media makes them feel less lonely, despite concerns from parents, new research shows. The TalkTalk Teenage Loneliness and Technology report found that 48% of teenagers felt the platforms helped them, with 64% saying they had never had a negative experience when using technology. This was…
Use technology to reduce loneliness among older people, suggests Vodafone study
GPs and health service practitioners should be able to prescribe technology such as wearable devices and monitoring systems to tackle loneliness among older people, a report has recommended. It is estimated that around 1.5 million aged 50 and over suffer from chronic loneliness – not only impacting a person’s health and well-being, but also costing…
