Large language model-supported companion robots for loneliness in older people: A UK-Japan qualitative study integrating focus groups and in-home deployment 12.07.2026 | Abstract Background: Conversational companion robots have been studied as one approach to ameliorating loneliness in older people. Large language models (LLMs) can enable flexible conversation...
Toward Precision Diagnosis of Late-Life Mood Disorders: A Neuropathology-Informed Framework and Research Agenda 06.07.2026 | Abstract Objective: Late-onset mood disorders frequently emerge in the context of aging-related brain changes, medical comorbidity, and cognitive vulnerability, complicating diagnosis and trea...
The Effect of Displacement During Extreme Circumstances on Digital Engagement and Well-Being Among Older Adults 30.06.2026 | Abstract Objectives: Currently, there are increasing instances of forced displacement due to extreme circumstances such as armed conflicts. Under threatening conditions, certain factors, such ...
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Levels and Depression in Older Adults: Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Analyses in a Community-Dwelling Population 21.06.2026 | Abstract Objective: To investigate the association between thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels and depression in older adults. Design: Prospective cohort study with an 11-year fol...
Group Vs Individual Grief-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Older Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial 14.06.2026 | Abstract Importance: Grief-focused cognitive behavioral therapies (GF-CBTs) are found effective in treating prolonged grief disorder (PGD), but the relative efficacy of different delivery form...
Longitudinal Changes in White Matter Hypointensities in Recurrent Late-Life Depression 04.06.2026 | Abstract Background: White matter hypointensities (WMhs) on T1 and white matter hyperintensities (WMH) on T2-FLAIR are highly correlated and indicate elevated vascular risk in late-life depres...