Social Isolation

2 articles on Social Isolation.

JournalMay 2026
Home Alone But Not Lonely: 3 Digital Tools Smart Home Uses to Combat Elderly Social Isolation
Home Alone But Not Lonely: 3 Digital Tools Smart Home Uses to Combat Elderly Social Isolation
Social isolation is a health risk as serious as smoking for elderly people. Smart Home fights it with 3 digital tools designed to connect — not just monitor.
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JournalMay 2026
Elderly Living Alone: Mental Health Risks, Companion Technology, and Smart Activity Monitoring
Elderly Living Alone: Mental Health Risks, Companion Technology, and Smart Activity Monitoring
Elderly smart homes typically focus on physical safety, but mental health is equally critical. This article explains companion technology like ElliQ, automated video calls through Home Assistant, and detecting depression risk through activity pattern changes.
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