Can digital communication protect against depression for older adults with hearing and vision impairment during COVID-19?

Amanda ZhangKristen E WroblewskiTerence E ImberyMartha K McClintockLouise C HawkleyJayant M Pinto

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences (2022)

Among communication modalities, video calling had a protective effect against depressive feelings for people with sensory impairment during social isolation. Improving access to and usability of video communication for older adults with sensory impairment could be a strategy to improve their mental health.

Keyphrases

mental health
physical activity
healthcare
mental illness
electronic health record
health information
sleep quality
hearing loss