Promoting digital inclusion for enhanced resident wellbeing: an examination of aged residential care facility websites

Written By DECA Communications

Digital inclusion has a positive impact on health and wellbeing through fostering connectivity and access to information. In Aotearoa New Zealand, 4% of older adults live in aged residential care (ARC) facilities and are vulnerable to social isolation. This study explored whether ARC facilities provide opportunities to socially connect online and whether the COVID-19 pandemic affected the provision of these opportunities.

Author(s): Wendy Wrapson, Chiara Gasteiger

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