Generative AI as interactional infrastructure for meaning-centered care in later life

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Generative AI (GenAI) can enhance mental health care for older adults by focusing on existential concerns rather than solely on symptoms.
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The proposed Sensing-Narrating-Connecting-Governing framework utilizes GenAI to support meaning-centered care and dignity-preserving narratives.
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GenAI should be viewed as an interactional infrastructure that augments human care rather than replacing clinicians and caregivers.
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Meaning-centered approaches, such as life review and dignity therapy, are crucial for addressing the unique mental health needs of older adults.
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The effectiveness of GenAI in mental health should be evaluated based on its ability to enhance existential well-being and relational quality.

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