‘Grandie’ lends an AI-enabled ear to seniors looking for a virtual companion they can relate to
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 07, 2024
“Grandie,” whose avatar is a blue owl, is a new AI tool “tailored to the unique needs of older adults,” the parent company states.
Cutting social isolation, loneliness may lower mortality in people with obesity
Jan 24, 2024
The authors say that the findings support efforts to improve social isolation and loneliness.
Holidays are a great time for senior living providers to tackle isolation, build community
By
Amanda Tweten
Dec 21, 2023
Senior living providers have an opportunity to cultivate communities where residents are not just surrounded by their peers but are building meaningful relationships with one another, too.
Cumulative loneliness a risk factor for mortality, serious illness: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 18, 2023
Loneliness significantly increases serious illness and mortality risk in mid to later life, supporting public health initiatives to reduce it, according to the results of a new study from University of...
New hobbies can help residents preserve, enhance cognitive function
By
Dori Ray
Nov 20, 2023
Supporting senior living residents with interesting programming supports their experience and growth, which ultimately preserves and enhances their cognitive functions.
New research shows that social interaction really can be a matter of life and death for older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 20, 2023
As the holidays approach, the results of a new study remind us of the importance of social connections. It could be a life-and-death matter.
Hobbies, travel, ‘extreme’ sports top retirement ‘bucket lists’ for older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 16, 2023
More than 40% of US adults have “bucket lists” of goals they want to achieve in retirement, including ones that they believe support their overall mental health, according to the results of a recent...
Lack of social support threatens older adult health, survey finds
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 07, 2023
Lack of support, transportation access, food insecurity and economic instability are the top social barriers to older adult health, according to the results of a new survey from Alignment Health, a Medicare...
‘Resilience factors’ can help mitigate negative effects of loneliness in older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 29, 2023
Engaging in more activities, expanding social networks and increasing the use of technology are examples of “resilience factors” that can lower the risk of loneliness among older adults, according...
‘Exceeding expectations’: Robot ElliQ speaks for lonely seniors
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 02, 2023
Ninety-five percent of the seniors users of a certain tabletop robot said that it made them feel less lonely.