Up to 60% of older adults have a lifestyle characterized by low physical activity (PA) and
high sedentary behavior (SB). This can amplify age-related declines in physical and …

Background Depression in older people living in residential aged care is a serious and
highly prevalent health issue, with loneliness and social isolation being major contributors …

Background Telecare is claimed to support people to live in their own homes for longer by
providing monitoring services that enable responses to emergencies at home. Although …

Objectives: This study aims to explore in depth the meaning and meaning discrepancies
among older Norwegian breast cancer survivors in light of the meaning making model by …

Geriatric Medicine (GM) holds a crucial role in promoting health and managing the complex
medical, cognitive, social, and psychological issues of older people. However, basic …

Introduction Virtual Reality (VR) is a tool that is increasingly used in the aging population.
Head-Mounted Displays (HMDs) are stereoscopic vision devices used for immersive VR …

Objective This study aimed to assess changes in social contact with family, friends and
healthcare providers, as well as social participation in working, volunteering, religious …

Background. With the global trend of increasing life expectancy, the health‐related quality of
life of older people haspersonalised become an area of significant interest. It is crucial to …

Objectives Loneliness is an important risk factor for mental and physical health over the life
span. Little is known about psychosocial predictors and consequences of loneliness apart …

Background Independence is related to the aging process. Loss of independence is defined
as the inability to make decisions and participate in activities of daily living (ADLs) …