Research scientists in Norway are developing a "Facebook Light" -- with a user interface suitable for the elderly and people with dementia -- to promote important social contact.
Both research and experience show that social contact enables people with dementia to maintain their level of functioning longer.
Social media may improve the quality of life of the ever-increasing number of elderly people in society. Here is SINTEF-scientist Kristine Holbø helping an
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