Survey of Cases in Elderly about Daily Activities and Use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Times of Pandemic
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Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Argentina were the background for this survey carried out by an interdisciplinary team that includes researchers in the three countries mentioned, who were interested in learning about some of the conditions experienced by elderly after social distancing due to COVID-19 imposed since March 19th, 2020. The objective was to find out from the pandemic if the old people maintain an active life and what is the level of use of the ICT to establish relationships, learning activities, recreation and emotional state. The methodology consisted of data collection using the Google Forms management tool and for the presentation the R Studio version 1.3.959 tool was used, this in case of Apple computers. The information about learning and emotional state was complemented by an anecdotal record of attendants of the Programa de Atención Integral de la Persona Adulta Mayor (PAIPAM) of the Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica. The results showed that the elderly of this sample remain active doing household chores, and they use ICT to communicate with family and friends, to learn new knowledge and recreation. The pandemic emotionally impacted more than half of the studied population, so guaranteeing the conditions that facilitate bonding relationships and new learning at this time is essential. This concludes the importance that ICTs have for old people and the need to creating technological training spaces that reinforce intergenerational and interpersonal relationships and public policies that make it possible.
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