Social isolation means having few social relationships or infrequent social contact with others. For senior citizens, this often means they have limited interactions with family, friends, or community members, leading to physical separation and psychological/emotional detachment from their social networks.

Lack of social interaction deprives us of cognitive stimulation, which is vital for maintaining brain health. Social isolation can lead to cognitive decline, increased risk of dementia, and mental health issues such as depression, negatively impacting the quality of life for elderly individuals.

Social engagement is active participation in conversations and interactions that foster connections with others. Social engagement provides cognitive, emotional, and physical benefits. For the elderly, social engagement is crucial for maintaining mental health, cognitive function, and overall well-being. Research such as the I-CONECT study shows that social engagement, including online conversation via video chat, can help mitigate the effects of social isolation, such as cognitive decline and increased risk of dementia.

Javela Friends uses video chat technology with a super-simplified tablet interface to connect seniors with conversation companions. This provides regular social engagement and cognitive stimulation, which helps to combat the effects of social isolation. The Javela tablet interface is designed to be very easy to use, minimizing the technological barriers that can prevent many seniors from using common video chat platforms.

Seniors won’t need to find an app, sign in, initiate a call, or grant camera/microphone permissions. They’ll just need to keep their tablet turned on and charged. It’s that simple.

Javela Friends are a global community of people of all ages, from many different places and walks of life. They’re trained in how to engage in cognitively stimulating and socially engaging conversation. And they love to meet new people & make new friends!

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