The Royal Society of Canada Task Force on COVID-19 was formed in April 2020 to provide
evidence-informed perspectives on major societal challenges in response to and recovery …

This paper presents our recent research on integrating artificial emotional intelligence in a
social robot (Ryan) and studies the robot's effectiveness in engaging older adults. Ryan is a …

Innovative strategies to promote social support and a sense of belonging are needed
urgently as one in three adults worldwide experience loneliness. This Chapter explores the …

Social isolation (the objective state of having few social relationships or infrequent social
contact with others) and loneliness (a subjective feeling of being isolated) are serious yet …

Background Numbers of the elderly have been on a steady increase both in Poland and
other countries of the world. As they age, their health declines and they need help with their …

This study aimed to evaluate the fear of COVID-19, loneliness, resilience, and quality of life
levels in older adults in a nursing home during the pandemic, and the effects of these …

ABSTRACT Throughout her career, Rosalie Kane made a major impact in her efforts to
improve quality of life for persons living in nursing homes. Near the end of her career, she …

Aim and objectives The aim of this study was to explore loneliness in older people (aged
65+) living in care homes in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Background Loneliness, defined as the …

COVID-19 resulted in a series of tribulations for older persons that ranged from adverse
health and wellbeing effects to economic setbacks. The challenge was to not only protect …

Background: Elderly “living in old age care homes” are expanding in numbers; and are
prone to psychological stress such as depression, anxiety and loneliness. Aim: This study …