Improving the Lives of Older People (ilop)
Following research among older people over 55 in BS3, carried out in conjunction with the University of Bristol, a few themes emerged from these findings.
Improving the Lives of Older People is a community group with the aim of reducing loneliness and isolation. ILOP has created three community projects aimed at addressing this need: Tech and Talk, Alonely Monologues and a Community Retirement Programme.
One of those themes was the isolation caused by the lack of understanding of computer technology and the era of the “Internet of Things”; on-line shopping, email etc.
Also, in today’s community, there is a lack of recognition of the effects of isolation in older people. These possibilities become critical nearer the point of retirement.
See how ilop can help
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A social and computer café for over 55's to come to a safe environment to ask questions about tech
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Alonely Performances are designed to provide space for discussion and understanding of loneliness
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Bringing local people at the point of retirement together for mutual understanding and support