Objective Electronic mental health interventions are effective but not well promoted currently
among older adults. This study sought to systematically review and summarize the barriers …

Objectives This study reviewed technology-based interventions targeting social isolation
and loneliness in community-dwelling older adults. Specific aims were to identify theoretical …

This study aims to explore the impact of Internet use on the mental health of older adults and
its pathway mechanisms and to provide a theoretical basis and practical guidance for …

Background: Social determinants have a major influence on individuals' health, and among
them, loneliness has an important impact on the health of the elderly. Objectives: The aims …

Introduction Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to address digital inclusion and
social well-being for older adults was particularly apparent for those from disadvantaged …

Impressive progress has been made in developing companion Socially Interactive Agents
(SIAs) that provide companionship and reduce loneliness. However, recent works focus on …

Abstract Background Homebound older adults (HOAs) are particularly vulnerable to social
isolation and loneliness, which engender a poorer physical and mental health, and greater …

Purpose Social isolation and depression have an impact on cognitive frailty. However, the
underlying mechanisms between these variables have not been well defined. This study …

Loneliness is represented in UK policy as a public health problem with consequences in
terms of individual suffering, population burden and service use. However, loneliness is …

Social engagement is fundamental to successful aging and linked to better emotional,
physical, and cognitive health. Maintaining social engagement is challenging for many older …