Background Loneliness and social isolation can have severe effects on human health and
well-being. Partial solutions to combat these circumstances in demographically aging …

This article investigates new relations with things that are expansive and inclusive of the
pluralities and differences within our entanglements with technologies. We do this by …

I argue that research on digital technologies for older people is largely failing to address two
key issues: first, the lack of understanding and stereotypical views about older people by …

This work aims to provide initial guidelines towards developing companion robots with large
language models (LLMs) to be part of everyday lives of older adults. Using iterative …

As global populations become increasingly aged, existing elderly care models are proving
insufficient. The development and application of nursing robots have shown potential in …

Dog guides are favored by blind and low-vision (BLV) individuals for their ability to enhance
independence and confidence by reducing safety concerns and increasing navigation …

Mental health issues are receiving more and more attention in society. In this paper, we
introduce a preliminary study on human–robot mental comforting conversation, to make an …

Journaling is a widely adopted technique, known to improve mental health and well-being
by enabling reflection on past events. Large amounts of text in digital journaling applications …

Adolescence is a period of intense transformation that requires social interactions and
emotional support. When such support is not available, technology can offer a solution. We …

An often-forgotten group of people which is heavily affected by loneliness are young adults.
The perceived social isolation often stems from attachment insecurities and social skill …