Loneliness has long affected the elderly community. This issue is significantly worsened by
the social isolation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. To address this pressing issue …

As an inevitable process, the number of older adults is increasing in many countries
worldwide. Two of the main problems that society is being confronted with more and more, in …

Loneliness is a common condition in older adults and is associated with increased morbidity
and mortality, decreased sleep quality, and increased risk of cognitive decline. Assessing …

Social isolation is an objective absence or paucity of contacts and interactions between a
person and a social network. Loneliness is a subjective feeling of being alone, separated, or …

The adverse effects of loneliness on both physical and mental well-being are profound.
Although previous research has utilized mobile sensing techniques to detect mental health …

Loneliness is a growing concern affecting the health and quality of life of older adults living
in the community. Addressing loneliness in ageing populations is an important policy …

Loneliness is linked to wide ranging physical and mental health problems, including
increased rates of mortality. Understanding how loneliness manifests is important for …

Loneliness in later life has been associated with frailty and earlier mortality. Sensor-based
monitoring systems aim to help identify and prevent more severe forms of social isolation …

Loneliness and social isolation are subjective measures associated with the feeling of
discomfort and distress. Various factors associated with the feeling of loneliness or social …

Background: Loneliness significantly affects the quality of life and physical and mental
health. In addition, recent studies have shown high levels of loneliness across various …