An elderly man rests next to his bicycle on a cargo dock in Hong Kong on April 21. Older adults living alone continue to struggle as Hong Kong grapples with a third Covid-19 wave. Photo: AFP
Letters | As coronavirus makes social distancing the norm, tele-nursing can be a lifeline
- Many older adults living alone struggle to access digital services and are afraid to venture out to seek medical services
- Tele-medicine can serve as a buffer, especially for patients with chronic illnesses
An elderly man rests next to his bicycle on a cargo dock in Hong Kong on April 21. Older adults living alone continue to struggle as Hong Kong grapples with a third Covid-19 wave. Photo: AFP