In March 2020, communities across the United States implemented social distancing measures to protect people from transmission of COVID-19. Social distancing has indeed helped slow the virus’s spread in households, communities, and facilities, especially before vaccines became available. But with social distancing has come a significant downside: the lack of social connection. For people who are already distanced from others by their living situations, age, poverty, zip code, or health status, social distancing has increased isolation. High speed internet offers a scalable solution to mediate social isolation as well as provide access to telehealth, information, and other services. This Opportunities Guide, assembled by
Freedman Consulting, LLC. provides a comprehensive list of funding sources that can support a wide range of congregate living facilities in providing internet to older adults.
Research Areas & Topics:
Telehealth, Technology, Lighthouse
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