Sensor-Based Assessment of Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: A Survey

Sensor-Based Assessment of Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: A Survey

Social isolation (SI) and loneliness are ‘invisible enemies’. They affect older people’s health and quality of life and have significant impact on aged care resources. While in-person screening tools for SI and loneliness exist, staff shortages and psycho-social challenges fed by stereotypes are sig...

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Main Authors: Deepa Prabhu, Mahnoosh Kholghi, Moid Sandhu, Wei Lu, Katie Packer, Liesel Higgins, David Silvera-Tawil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Sensors
Subjects:
social isolation
loneliness
sensors
assessment
passive monitoring
activity markers
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/22/24/9944

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