Solving senior loneliness with empathy & technology

excess annual Medicare spending on socially isolated seniors.

of seniors report feeling less isolated after engaging with Virtual Reality.

projected reduction in administrative and non-clinical engagement by AI automation.

of nursing facilities report staffing shortages.

of facilities are limiting new admissions due to staffing crises.

is the average cost to replace a single care worker.

of older adults report feeling lonely regularly.

increased risk of dementia is associated with severe social isolation.

higher risk of stroke is linked directly to loneliness.

Americans will be ages 65 and older by 2040.

people worldwide will be aged 60 and over by 2050.

Americans aged 65+ fall each year.

spent annually on medical costs related to non-fatal fall injuries.

reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's for seniors with high levels of cognitive activity.

reduction in the risk of cognitive decline from regular physical activity.

increased likelihood of survival over time for individuals with strong social connections.

reduction in fall risk achieved through exergaming and balance-based VR.