Technology In Reducing Social Isolation And Loneliness Among The Elderly

In western societies including the UK, rising life expectancy means people are living longer and the population of the elderly is growing. With this growth emerges concerns; one of which is social isolation, which is as a result of a decrease in the number of relationships as one progresses in age. However, with the advancement and widespread use of technology and the internet, it becomes imperative to explore how technology can contribute in reducing social isolation and loneliness among the elderly. This dissertation investigates the role technology can play in reducing increasing social isolation in the elderly.
With a literature and a primary research which sort to interview three elderly people, two from the UK and one from Ghana, views