Online content

Why is access to online content important?

For several years it has been acknowledged that loneliness, social isolation, depression, and various other mental health issues are significant problems for older adults, irrespective of their living circumstances. During the Covid lockdowns of 2020 we had the opportunity to survey both retirement village residents and community-living residents to assess the usefulness and importance of having access to online content.

That work contributed to our development of various programmes and initiatives to help retirement village residents to deal with such things as Lockdowns, but also with some of the issues around loneliness and social isolation that many older adults are experiencing.

What sort of programmes or options are available?

Programmes include both online activities and a selection of resources that are available to those who may not have internet access. For those who require a little assistance to upskill and gain confidence in the digital space we can run simple training forums for your residents (own digital device required).

Does it work?

Our research during the various levels of lockdown during 2020 showed a very positive result for residents who accessed the programmes; they reported feeling safer, more connected, and more able to cope with the enforced isolation.

How much?

Various options are available and can be specifically tailored for your village. These may range from a weekly online chat session to a suite of options on multiple platforms and may be purchased as a single offering or for a monthly fee. Contact the team to discuss your requirements.