ElderTree Smart System for Older Adults

"ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.~ET is based on the extensively tested Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System (CHESS). ET is a walled garden free of ads, with design features based on older users' feedback as well as best-practice principles such as uncluttered screens and large type. ET uses computers to deliver key elements of successful interventions: long duration, ongoing outreach, prompts, monitoring, cognitive reframing, action planning, problem solving, self-tailoring, and peer support. ET-LT arm will access ET on Laptop (ET- LT)"

"ElderTree (ET) is an existing intervention providing tools, motivation, and support on a computer platform to help older adults manage their health.~ET is based on the extensively tested Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System (CHESS). ET is a walled garden free of ads, with design features based on older users' feedback as well as best-practice principles such as uncluttered screens and large type. ET uses computers to deliver key elements of successful interventions: long duration, ongoing outreach, prompts, monitoring, cognitive reframing, action planning, problem solving, self-tailoring, and peer support.~ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS) will use voice-activated smart speakers connected to the Internet. Because they are used by talking and listening rather than typing and reading, many barriers associated with laptop use can be avoided."

Treatment as usual (TAU)