Do Voice Assistants Like Alexa Help Alleviate Loneliness in the Elderly?

Do Voice Assistants Like Alexa Help Alleviate Loneliness in the Elderly?

With technology connecting people all over the world, loneliness remains widespread. This loneliness is common specially among older adults. Researchers are now investigating if digital voice assistants, such as Amazon’s Alexa, can address loneliness in those who face social isolation. Elena Castro, Health Psychology and Technology Researcher at Universitat Oberta…