Is AI an Option for Managing Loneliness?

3 Ways to Help Older Adults Combat Loneliness

(Family Features) As people age, many lose loved ones, find their mobility diminished and see social circles shrink. All of this can contribute to feelings of loneliness. In fact, nearly 60% of adults age 60 and older are lonely at…

Is AI an Option for Managing Loneliness?

(MedPage Today) -- The epidemic of loneliness poses a grave threat to public health, just as obesity, social media, or substance abuse does. Occasional loneliness is usually not problematic, as almost everyone experiences loneliness from time to...

Can AI Solve the Loneliness Epidemic?

You live in an age of perpetual pings and clicks, yet your in-person circle is shrinking fast. According to the United States Surgeon General's 2023 advisory, 15- to 24-year-olds now spend almost 70% less face-to-face time with friends than in 2003. This collapse is serious enough to be classified as a public health emergency. This single number is a lighthouse, warning us that “just hanging out less” carries a real health risk. It also points t…