Unpaid carers' experiences of supporting people with dementia to use social media

Conclusions: These findings shed light on the complexities of caring in the digital age. Many carers are supporting people with dementia in using social media, but there is little guidance on how best to do this. As older adults continue to embrace social media, carers, support organisations, and policymakers must adapt and work with technology developers to ensure safe and supportive online experiences.PMID:38217299 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2024.2301725

Source: Aging and Mental Health - January 13, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Catherine V Talbot Daisy Roe Joel G Anderson Warren J Donnellan Samantha A Wilson Siobhan T O'Dwyer Source Type: research