Background A significant proportion of the worldwide population is at risk of social isolation
and loneliness as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to identify effective …

Background Older adults are at risk for loneliness, and interventions to promote social
connectedness are needed to directly address this problem. The nature of interventions …

Loneliness and social isolation in later life result in social exclusion, reduced well-being,
and significant health problems. Yet, we have a limited understanding of the meanings that …

The impact of emotion regulation interventions on wellbeing has been extensively
documented in literature, although only in recent years virtual reality (VR) technologies have …

Objectives This study aimed to review loneliness interventions for older adults living in long-
term care (LTC) facilities over the past 10 years, to categorize interventions by type, and to …

Smart Nation is a key initiative of Singapore to move toward digitalization of its industries
including healthcare. The complex negotiations of aging amid Smart Nation are addressed …

This study examined three types of leisure activities (playing cards/mahjong, watching
TV/listening to the radio, and participation in social activities) among the older segment of …

Purpose Resident satisfaction is a catalyst for continuing care retirement communities
(CCRCs) to enhance their competitiveness in the expanding senior living market. CCRC …

Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly used as a platform for social interaction, including as a
means for elders to maintain engagement. However, not many empirical studies have been …

Background The problem of loneliness has garnered increased attention from policymakers,
payors, and providers due to higher rates during the pandemic, particularly among seniors …