Study Links Both Active and Passive Use to Rising Loneliness. Passive social media use – like browsing without interaction – predictably led to heightened loneliness, active use – which involved posting and engaging with others – also was linked to increased feelings of loneliness.
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An analysis of published studies that looked at technology use and mental skills in more than 400,000 older adults found that over-50s who routinely used digital devices 📱💻 had lower rates of cognitive decline 🧠 than those who used them less.
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#DigitalEngagement #CognitiveHealth #TechForSeniors #MentalFitness #AgingWell
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the Guardian
Older people who use smartphones ‘have lower rates of cognitive decline’
Analysis of over-50s who engage with phones, tablets and other devices challenges fears of ‘digital dementia’
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