Retirement Homes Will Receive AI Robotic Companion Units "ElliQ" To Minimize Isolation Among Senior Citizens

Medicine & Technology Jun 23, 2022

The New York State launches AI-powered companion machines from Intuition Robotics that might help people in assisted living facilities who are at risk of experiencing impacts of isolation. Read more about the project and how the robots work.

Intuition Robotics Launches Personal Aide 'ElliQ' to Help Older Adults in Health and Daily Activities

Mar 21, 2022

Robotic personal aides gained the spotlight in recent years due to the effective assistance they offered throughout the pandemic. See more about this new innovation that focuses on older adult companionship and members of assisted living facilities.

Living Alone in Your 50s and 60s? Dementia Found to Be 30% More Likely: Study

Jul 22, 2020

A recent study finds that elderly people living alone are 30% more likely to develop dementia. Experts believe that living alone is associated with increased stress, feelings of loneliness, and lack of cognitive stimulation, which might have contributed to the increasing number of cases.

43% of Coronavirus Deaths in the U.S. Are From Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Centers

Jun 29, 2020

Scientists explain why it's more than just age that makes senior citizens vulnerable to the virus. A recent report has calculated the most recent death rates from nursing homes and long-term care centers.

Hip Fractures Are Deadly For Seniors

May 21, 2019

One in three adults aged 50 and over dies within 12 months of suffering a hip fracture

A new study shows that an hour of activity may keep disability away

Apr 01, 2019

Losing the ability to move and perform the activities of daily life can lead to a loss of independence and even be deadly, so researchers are focusing on preventing conditions that can lead to disability.

Blueberry Concentrate Enables Senior Citizens To Have Sharp & Genius Brain

Mar 08, 2017

A new research suggests that concentrated blueberry improves the brain function of senior citizens. What could be the component of blueberry that provides this effect?

Toy Manufacturer Hasbro Sells Life-Like Cat Bots To Keep Seniors Company

Nov 22, 2015

Like the humanoid robot Pepper, these high-end machines are especially created to enable human interaction and resemble empathy and affection.