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Social isolation and the role of AgeTech in a post-COVID world

David Clayton, Arlene Astell*

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic particularly affected social connection through enforced social isolation and loss of regular activities. For healthcare systems, various initiatives have sprung up, leveraging existing technologies to connect people with services, activities, and loved ones. Here we review some AgeTech offerings to address social isolation for healthcare leadership and management to consider.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)291-295
Number of pages5
JournalHealthcare Management Forum
Volume35
Issue number5
Early online date28 Aug 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2022
Externally publishedYes

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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