Background Increasingly, patient medication adherence data are being consolidated from
claims databases and electronic health records (EHRs). Such databases offer an indirect …

Background The COVID‐19 pandemic has significant impact on long‐term care (LTC)
residents' health and well‐being. Objectives This study investigated resident experiences of …

Background With increasing trend of internet use in all age groups, whether internet use can
prevent frailty in middle-aged and older adults remains unclear. Methods Five cohorts …

Abstract Background Homebound older adults (HOAs) are particularly vulnerable to social
isolation and loneliness, which engender a poorer physical and mental health, and greater …

Background: Higher-level functional capacity (HLFC) is crucial for the independent living of
older adults. While internet use positively impacts the health of older adults, its effect on …

Internet addiction among older adults is a new problem in many countries. However,
previous studies on excessive Internet use have focused more on young people, and only …

Although physical isolation measures can stem the spread of COVID-19, they can also
heighten individuals' perceived isolation and feeling of loneliness, resulting in problematic …

Widowhood often reduces the Quality of Life of individuals of advanced ages by negatively
affecting their social network ties. Yet conversely, the Internet has also created new …

Objectives Healthy aging is an important means of promoting the well-being of older
individuals. However, no studies have examined the relationship between eHealth literacy …

Background Research to date suggests that information technology use by older adults can
be positively associated with social activity, but whether neighbourhood walkability can play …