Social media use has traditionally been the stomping ground of a younger selfie-loving generation, but recent studies find that more than half of the older Australians using social media and the internet daily say they feel less isolated due to this connection.
PROVIDING VITAL CONNECTIONS
These tech savvy Aussie seniors are becoming proficient in using Facebook, Skype and Facetime and are loving this sense of connection to their children, grandchildren, old friends and their local community. Studies show that the internet has become an important portal for reducing isolation, loneliness and other depressive symptoms.
A VALUABLE MODERN RESOURCE
Whether researching information regarding health, accessing online support groups to connect with like-minded individuals or simply keeping up with world events, research shows that the internet has become an important way to exercise elderly minds. Using the internet as a support and educational tool has become ever more important as the population continues to age.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE
The newly offered additional service technology options on offer within our Infinite Care facilities now provide several options for residents in order to keep them ‘connected’. For a small fee our residents can hire iPads, Tablets, SmartTV’s and other extra services. More importantly we show them how to use it all.
From unlimited Wi-fi, to Skype/Facetime, to our recently launched online messaging system for families… we do everything we can to empower our residents with a feeling of belonging, inside and outside our walls.
