Connecting the older population through technology during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic | Top Stories
LANGLADE COUNTY, Wisconsin (WAOW) - The effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt by many populations across the country and Wisconsin. One demographic group in particular is the elderly population who are in assisted living facilities, nursing homes or hospitals. The pandemic has restricted and even restricted public access to these facilities for visits, ultimately discouraging older people from speaking to or seeing their loved ones. "Our loved ones at these facilities don't have the natural connection with our people," said Holly Luerssen, Langlade and Lincoln County 4-H coordinator. The 4-H Tech Changemakers in conjunction with Langlade County Healthy Aging in Rural Towns (HeART project) started a test run pilot program with an granted grant. The program provides education and community service to the aging populatio