biostudies-literatureUnknown9Eklund C<h4>Background</h4>Older people are particularly vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation due to common age-related changes. The ability to maintain social relationships is considered important for health and well-being and is an essential aspect of healthy aging. The use of information and communication technology has been shown to promote social connectedness and social support among older people; however, many existing solutions require already established contacts and are not developed based on expressed needs among older people experiencing loneliness or social isolation.<h4>Objective</h4>The overarching aim of this study was to develop a prototype of a health and welfare technology intervention for decreasing loneliness and social isolation among older people.<h4>Methods</h4>ThiJMIR formative researche78213https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12680934biostudies-literatureCo-Designing a Digital Solution for Decreasing Loneliness and Social Isolation Among Older People in Sweden: Explorative Study.PMC12680934Eklund CZander VGusdal AKAkerlind Cvon Heideken Wagert PfalseCo-Designing a Digital Solution for Decreasing Loneliness and Social Isolation Among Older People in Sweden: Explorative Study.<h4>Background</h4>Older people are particularly vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation due to common age-related changes. The ability to maintain social relationships is considered important for health and well-being and is an essential aspect of healthy aging. The use of information and communication technology has been shown to promote social connectedness and social support among older people; however, many existing solutions require already established contacts and are not developed based on expressed needs among older people experiencing loneliness or social isolation.<h4>Objective</h4>The overarching aim of this study was to develop a prototype of a health and welfare technology intervention for decreasing loneliness and social isolation among older people.<h4>Methods</h4>Thi2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Nov2026-06-05T23:22:24.464Z2026-05-23T03:14:04.692ZS-EPMC126809344127027910.2196/78213