Older people have reported an improved quality of life after they were given a simplified Facebook-style app.
According to LG News:
Initial indications from the pilot scheme run by the East of England Local Government Association (EELGA) suggested it helped users stay in regular contact with their families, increased confidence and reduced feelings of loneliness.
Some 38% of users reported an increase in quality of life during the trial, with 43% saying it had an impact on their happiness.
The app was given to 30 people aged over 70 years old in Cambridgeshire and Central Bedfordshire who were not confident with using IT.