Please share if you have idea whether participation in social media may help elderly people to suffer or prevent from loneliness; depression and dementia?
I think there is fine line between social media causing lonliness or a sense of well bein in telection elderly. however, if an elderly person does not have any opportunity to socialise then the benefits outweigh the costs
I think there is fine line between social media causing lonliness or a sense of well bein in telection elderly. however, if an elderly person does not have any opportunity to socialise then the benefits outweigh the costs
Loneliness is a cause of depression and depression in turn leads to dementia. Therefore, the problem of depression and dementia can be avoided by reducing loneliness in elderly people. Most of the studies reports that social media is helpful in reducing loneliness in elderly people.
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Dear Dr Arvind Singh, thank you so much for sharing so much resources. I will utilize them to widen my knowledge in this field as well as academically too.
Yes, it is true. Since one of the most advantageous aspects of social media for elderly person is that it allows them to communicate with loved ones who live in other parts of the world. Many recent studies have emphasized the important effects that the social media have on older adults living on their own and at care homes. It provides them with the opportunity to engage with others and feel connected to family and friends who they previously felt distant from.
The reference below outlines an ongoing study on The Internet, Cognition, and the elderly that you might find interesting.
Reference
A Remote Intervention to Prevent or Delay Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: Design, Recruitment, and Baseline Characteristics of the Virtual Cognitive Health (VC Health) Study.
Bott N, Kumar S, Krebs C, Glenn JM, Madero EN, Juusola JL.
JMIR Res Protoc. 2018 Aug 13;7(8):e11368.
doi: 10.2196/11368.
PMID: 30104186
Free Article
As opportunities take the younger generation farther and farther away from the places of their birth, the elderly will certainly feel somewhat relieved to chat with their loved ones and also see them. This is a positive step indeed and there is no denying it. Those who are academic or intellectual among the elderly will certainly feel happier to stay connected with members of similar interests provided such interests are kept alive even after retirement.
In my opinion, excessive use of social media may increase loneliness and depression among its users.
I think it can be somewhat useful. Of course not in all circumstances. Because sometimes it has an inverse effect if used improperly.
With the best wishes
Mr Rezaei Ahvanooei.
Thank you so much for your important time and adding valuable views Dr Amir W. Al-Khafaji Dr Dennis Mazur Dr Dr Santhosh Kumar Dr Nazir Ali Dr Arben J Salihu
Dr Vishnu Kumar Gupta Dr Abdullah Noori Dr Hind S. Abdulhay
as one of amusements filling free time , yes. but, as the only one it has some harmful effects of more isolation AND DEPENDENCE ON VIRTUAL CONNECTIONS.
I utterly agree with @ Farangis Shahidzade's submission. The disadvantage is that it creates only virtual friendship which is capable of deepening depression and loneliness in a long run.
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