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Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech University
EDUC 5405G Mental Health and Wellness in the Digital Age
Fall 2025
Dr. Jennifer Laffier
Levelling Up! Addressing Loneliness Among Seniors Through Online Gaming Platforms
Levelling Up! Addressing Loneliness Among Seniors Through Online Gaming Platforms
Presented by: Deb Allan and Tara Bruckmann
This session will explore the benefits and the challenges of seniors' online gaming and the effects it can have on loneliness. Online gaming can be an effective way to reduce loneliness in an aging demographic. In order to reduce vulnerabilities and increase comfort in the online world, we need to support seniors in developing fundamental digital literacy skills. Evidence-based recommendations and strategies for promoting digital literacy in seniors will be discussed, including ways to increase mental and physical activity, build comfort in online gaming spaces, and enhance well-being.
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Deborah Allan
Deborah Allan
Secondary Social Science and Humanities Teacher, Special Education
Tara Bruckmann
Tara Bruckmann
Secondary School Teacher
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