Background: The aging of the population is an inexorable change that challenges
governments and societies in every developed country. Based on clinical and empirical …

Wearable technology (WT) has become a viable means to provide low-cost clinically
sensitive data for more informed patient assessment. The benefit of WT seems obvious …

Written by leading social psychologists with expertise in leadership, health and emergency
behaviour–who have also played an important role in advising governments on COVID-19 …

Most countries have been struggling with the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic imposing
social isolation on their citizens. However, this measure carried risks for people's mental …

Thanks to their conversational capabilities, smart speaker-based voice assistants are
gaining attention for their potential to support the aging population, though the empirical …

The ongoing pandemic of COVID-19 has forced governments to impose a lockdown, and
many people have suddenly found themselves having to reduce their social relations …

This study examined the feasibility of a novel communication technology to enhance social
connectedness among older adults in residential care. Research suggests that technology …

Recent theoretical perspectives proposed that online social connections could benefit
human well-being when face-to-face interactions are impeded. However, the literature lacks …

Digital technology holds a promise to improve older adults' well-being and promote ageing
in place. However, there seems to be a discrepancy between digital technologies that are …

We examine Internet use and eHealth literacy among older adults (aged 55+ years) who
were patients at clinics serving low-income populations. Participants included 200 minority …