How technology is improving long-term care
Humans are social beings, whether someone has a few close friends or many. Regardless of the breadth of one’s social circle, social interaction is essential to maintain both mental and physical health. During COVID-19, the social norm was upended when quarantines and self-isolation were mandated to prevent the spread of the virus. One of the communities hit hardest by this abrupt interruption of socializing were those living in long-term care.