The maintenance of well-being, healthcare, and social connection is crucial for older adults
(OA) and has become a topic of debate as much of the world faces lockdown during the …

Introduction: Older adults, who already have higher levels of social isolation, loneliness, and
sedentary behavior, are particularly susceptible to negative impacts from social distancing …

Purpose Assistive technology (AT) is an effective tool to promote social connectedness
among older adults affected by the COVID-19 pandemic; however, its role in reducing …

This systematic review emphasizes the need for technology use in older adults to reduce
social isolation. With the advancement of technology over the years, the effectiveness of …

Background: The COVID-19 outbreak has affected the elderly's physical and mental health.
The application of information and communication technology, such as mobile health (m …

Background A vast amount of mobile apps have been developed during the past few months
in an attempt to “flatten the curve” of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases. Objective …

Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic is having a major impact on the lives of everyone, but
in particular on the health and well-being of older people. It has also disrupted the way that …

Background: Mobile health (mHealth) apps have played an important role in mitigating the
coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response. However, there is no resource that provides a …

Background The public health emergency of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is rapidly
evolving worldwide; some countries, including Spain, have implemented restrictive …

Background Older adults are at higher risk for health issues, including mental health
problems. This was especially apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic, where older adults …