Background The global population of older adults (aged> 60 years) is expected to triple to 2
billion by 2050. Proportionate rises in older adults affected by loneliness and social isolation …

Background Social prescription programs represent a viable solution to linking primary care
patients to nonmedical community resources for improving patient well-being. However …

Vital sign monitoring is a core component of nursing care as information regarding 'vital
functions' strengthen medical diagnoses. Consequently, various measurement devices have …

Ageing Europeans are today healthier than previous generations and often manage to live
independently up to a high age. The proportion of people 80 years of age and older has …

Background The integration of smart technologies, including wearables and voice-activated
devices, is increasingly recognized for enhancing the independence and well-being of older …

Background Technology can support healthy aging and empower older adults to live
independently. However, technology adoption by older adults, particularly assistive …

There is a need to better understand older people's use, non-use, and learning of eHealth
services in their everyday lives. This paper reports a case study of a phone and video …

Background The number of older people with unmet health care and support needs is
increasing substantially due to the challenges facing health care systems worldwide. There …

Purpose The development of assistive technologies that support people in social
interactions has attracted increased attention in HCI. This paper presents a systematic …

In the context of global aging trends, service innovation targeting older adults is becoming
increasingly crucial. Because the traditional focus areas of service innovation have …