Can Artificial Intelligence Solve Caregiving’s Crisis?

These days more older adults than ever — more than 9 in 10 — want to remain in their homes as long as their health and financial circumstances permit, according to a March 2023 survey. That’s even more than in an AARP survey taken two years before.

Inevitably, though, many older adults will have to confront physical, mobility or cognitive challenges as they age, placing a strain on family members and other loved ones who can be caregivers. Home care workers are in short supply; services are expensive.

Artificial intelligence (AI) shows promise to give relief to family and professional caregivers and the people they’re caring for.

“I believe the quality of AI-driven digital support we’re going to see soon will provide a significant answer to the caregiving crisis,” says Rick Robinson, vice president and general manager of the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP. Every year, the collaborative sorts through hundreds of new products and services for older adults in search of the most promising tech.