This research paper aims to examine the impact of Covid 19 on older people's cultural lives. In the first section, the study provides a discussion on physical isolation caused by Covid and in the second part analyses museums' digital adaptation strategies and reopening plans capacities. Museums have adapted to the COVID-19 restrictions by offering older people digital alternatives and creative aging programs, from virtual museum tours to nature journaling programs. However, it appears that digital inclusion programs are not as fulfilling and exciting as traditional ways of involving senior citizens in museum life, such as volunteering and leadership programs. Therefore, findings suggest new ways of interaction for older people with effects on sense of isolation and physical distance.
Covid-19 and the cultural life of older people
Olga Lo Presti
2021-01-01
Abstract
This research paper aims to examine the impact of Covid 19 on older people's cultural lives. In the first section, the study provides a discussion on physical isolation caused by Covid and in the second part analyses museums' digital adaptation strategies and reopening plans capacities. Museums have adapted to the COVID-19 restrictions by offering older people digital alternatives and creative aging programs, from virtual museum tours to nature journaling programs. However, it appears that digital inclusion programs are not as fulfilling and exciting as traditional ways of involving senior citizens in museum life, such as volunteering and leadership programs. Therefore, findings suggest new ways of interaction for older people with effects on sense of isolation and physical distance.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
