A proposed service would use scheduled AI phone calls to check on seniors living alone and alert family members to missed or concerning calls.
Supporting Senior Wellness With Everyday Voice Calls
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Home Sensor System Could Spot Loneliness In Older Adults
A three-month study of 70 older adults is testing whether home sensor data can reveal behavior linked with loneliness—not diagnose it.
AI Has A Darker Side In Healthcare, Expert Says
At a health journalism summit, UC Berkeley researcher Mishal Khan warned that workplace AI could erode skills, autonomy and job conditions in healthcare.
What I Tell AI, What I Keep To Myself, And How It Watches My Back
A Sixty and Me contributor describes using ChatGPT to find care resources while withholding identifying details—and why AI is not a doctor.
The First Fully Implanted Cochlear Implant Reaches Patients
Med-El has launched its fully implanted cochlear implant in Europe, with four commercial procedures completed and U.S. availability not yet established.
Before AI Helps Manage Care, Put Its Judgment to the Test
Firmulate tests whether AI models can manage pressure, protect trust and follow through. See what the experiment could mean for senior-care organizations.
AxisCare Unveils Axi Assist, An AI Receptionist For Home Care
AxisCare says Axi Assist can answer calls, start workflows and contact caregivers about missed clock-ins. The AI tool is now available.
Chatbots Are Not Your Friends
Interest is spiking in reminders that AI chatbots are commercial products, not friends. What’s confirmed, what’s driving it, and what remains unknown.
Before AI Handles a Care Decision, Make It Prove It Can Follow Through
A live AI company trial finds that every model spotted crises, but only two closed the deal. For care providers, fluent answers are not enough.
How AI Can Make or Break Your Business — and Why Trust Matters Most
An honest AI benchmark shows that trust, thoroughness, and the ability to finish tasks are essential — especially when AI manages sensitive decisions. Partial progress counts, but breaches cap the score.
