New York State’s Office for the Aging, in charge of administering housing, transportation and health programs for the elderly, has purchased more than 800 robots to act as companions for older adults.

Hyderabad's 'Senior Saathi' program connects youth and elderly to combat loneliness and foster meaningful inter-generational ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tech for good. Most people have felt lonely at some point in their lives. However, while many will eventually overcome this ...

In a world where technology really helps with our lives, here we have the Chongker Companion Robot Pet that comes up with a good solution for those seeking companionship without complexities.

I was chatting with an elderly friend who is widowed. We were talking about canine companions. Because of advancing age, this friend didn’t think it was a good idea to get a dog. But home was lonely.

A 65-year-old Michigan volunteer finds purpose through the Senior Companion Program, connecting with fellow seniors on the ...

Having a pet during the golden years can bring numerous benefits: constant companionship, daily motivation, and an improvement in emotional health. However, one of the most important decisions for ...

Budding Companions was founded by Fremd High School students with the goal of promoting positivity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization has been recruiting student volunteers to provide ...

Hyderabad: Loneliness among the elderly is emerging as a silent but urgent social concern. Surveys show that 13.4% of older ...

Mahtomedi 10th grader Jaylen Jones submitted a proposal to the YouthSparks Ideas Competition inspired by the time he spent helping his grandmother, Shonda James Ofili. Social Venture Partners ...

An increasingly popular market in China for “outsourced children” — services where strangers are hired to provide companionship and care for elderly people living alone — is sparking debate over the ...