Abstract Background Commercial conversational agents (CAs) bear the promise of low
threshold accessibility for individuals with limited digital competencies. This applies not only …

Introduction Although Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has great potential
to help older adults cope with challenges associated with aging, the intended benefits of ICT …

The internet enables communication with social partners and has been found to be related
to higher psychological well-being among older adults. Using data from the representative …

Older people often report functional limitations and low digital skills, with the latter
hampering the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and having …

In later life, digital support is predominantly received outside of formal education from warm
experts such as children, grandchildren, and friends. However, as not everyone can rely on …

An aging population is considered a major challenge for governments and healthcare
planners. eHealth is perceived as a tool with the potential to ensure efficient healthcare …

In recent years, research on internet usage in old age and its associations with well-being
outcomes has increased. However, the oldest-old age group (80 years and older) is …

An aging society is a growing challenge for families, social and rehabilitation service
providers, and economies. Information and communication technology-based assistive …

Von den beschriebenen Potenzialen der Techniknutzung profitiert ein großer Teil älterer
Menschen jedoch nicht. Während im Zeitraum 2019/2020 nahezu 100% der Unter-50 …

The adverse effects of the pandemic on the emotional state of older adults have fuelled the
debate regarding their digital exclusion and the need to promote their genuine inclusion …