Known by the clinical community as “The Christmas Effect,” it has been well-established that many people experience increased feelings of loneliness and isolation during the holidays. In fact, one study found that, among people who reported a psychiatric emergency during the holidays, the most common stressors reported were loneliness (40%) and being without a family… Continue reading Solving the Senior Loneliness Problem During the Holidays
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Tablets Can Help Older People Cross the “Digital Divide”
Michigan State University researchers have found a way to make it easier for older people to get online, breaking down some of the barriers that can keep them from getting connected. Since you’re reading this on ThirdAge, you clearly don’t have that problem! However, some of your friends or family members might. Why not share… Continue reading Tablets Can Help Older People Cross the “Digital Divide”