Mental health is a health issue that is gaining increasing global attention, especially in
today's digital age. This research aims to understand the role of social communication in …

Background The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults in nursing homes is
significant, with high death rates, disrupted care, isolation measures, and inadequate …

Objectives COVID-19–related policies introduced extraordinary social disruption in nursing
homes. In response, nursing facilities implemented strategies to alleviate their residents' …

This pilot study explored whether a socially assistive robot (SAR) would have positive effects
on Korean American immigrant older adults' health behaviors and emotional well-being and …

Background US-focused studies have reported decreasing dementia prevalence in recent
decades, but have not yet focused on the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for trends …

Older, chronically ill adults already at risk for social isolation experienced exacerbated
isolation due these COVID-19 interventions. This study aimed to describe the narratives of …

Background COVID-19 disease affected the cognitive level of institutionalized patients in
nursing homes, especially in the older subjects regardless of gender. This study aims to …

Background Previous research found that self‐concealment was associated with rumination
in younger adults. However, no study had investigated the relationship between self …

Background Individuals who initiate the concealment of their adverse or distressing thoughts
from others can trigger off negative psychological experiences and social isolation, and lead …

Objectives The present study investigates the impact of disrupted mental health services
during the COVID-19 pandemic on depression and anxiety symptoms in long-term care …