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Published on in Vol 9 (2026)

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/90053, first published .
Elderly couple using a tablet and smart speaker at home

Smart Speaker–Based Applications to Support Social Connectedness in Older Adult Residents in Affordable Housing: User-Centered Design Study

Smart Speaker–Based Applications to Support Social Connectedness in Older Adult Residents in Affordable Housing: User-Centered Design Study

Jane Chung   1 , PhD, RN ;   Natalie Mansion   2 , MS ;   Tracey Gendron   3 , MS, PhD ;   Rachel E Wood   4 , PhD, RN ;   George Demiris   5 , PhD

1 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States

2 School of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States

3 Department of Gerontology, College of Health Professions, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States

4 Department of Nursing, Longwood University, Farmville, VA, United States

5 School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Corresponding Author:

  • Jane Chung, PhD, RN
  • Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
  • Emory University
  • 57 Executive Park Dr NE
  • Atlanta, GA 30329
  • United States
  • Phone: 1 404-544-9589
  • Email: jane.chung@emory.edu