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At baseline, 54% of participants were dissatisfied with AI technology. In the semi-structured follow-up interview, most stated that the device had not significantly reduced loneliness in their daily lives. However, some appreciated features such as music and interaction and commented on their value to society. Others acknowledged the benefits of the device in alleviating loneliness and commented that they found it enjoyable to be ‘present’ and receive advice. The positive feedback from participants and belief in the future use of feasible VHAs suggest that they have the potential to tackle loneliness among older adults in underserved communities.  \nAbstract citation ID: igaf122.2491  \nTHE INFLUENCE OF THE AMAZON ECHO DOT ON  \nLONELINESS AMONG OLDER ADULTS LIVING ALONE  \nIN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES  \nRie Suzuki, Charlotte Tang, Jennifer Blackwood, Brent Gasser, Ashton Herrick, and Annaliese Elliott, University of MichiganFlint, Flint, Michigan, United States  \nLoneliness is associated with a higher mortality rate in older adults. Virtual home assistants (VHAs) offer potential benefits for social engagement, but their specific impact on loneliness among older adults in underserved communities is not well documented. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the effects of VHA use on loneliness in older adults living alone. A pre-post mixed methods study was conducted from 2024 to 2025 with participants from four senior centers in the Greater Flint Area. Inclusion criteria were being 60 years or older, living alone, self-reported isolation, smartphone use, Wi-Fi access, no prior VHA use, and a modified cognitive status telephone interview with a score of 21 or higher. Participants received an Echo Dot, a smart light, and $100 for participating in the study, with eight-week weekly follow-ups. Of the 13 who completed the","cbCaianEOeN1kVQB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaianEOeN1kVQB","pdf",663308,"English","# Study purpose and context\n## Methods and participant criteria\n## Intervention and follow-ups\n## Findings and participant perspectives","[{\"question\":\"What was the study trying to determine about Echo Dot use?\",\"answer\":\"The study examined how using a virtual home assistant (Echo Dot) affects loneliness among older adults living alone in underserved communities.\"},{\"question\":\"How was the pilot study conducted and who participated?\",\"answer\":\"It was a pre-post mixed methods pilot study from 2024 to 2025 with participants from four senior centers in the Greater Flint Area, requiring adults aged 60+, living alone, self-reported isolation, smartphone use, Wi-Fi access, and no prior VHA use.\"},{\"question\":\"What did participants report about changes in loneliness?\",\"answer\":\"Most said the device did not significantly reduce loneliness in daily life, though some reported benefits such as music, interaction, feeling more “present,” receiving advice, and finding the experience enjoyable.\"}]","THE INFLUENCE OF THE AMAZON ECHO DOT ON LONELINESS AMONG OLDER ADULTS LIVING ALONE IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES - Pilot study findings on VHA use | PDF",1790644191]