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Grandkids-on-demand

by Rina Raphael

Rina Raphael
Apr 23, 2020
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Senior citizens were already battling an epidemic of loneliness, but COVID-19 really exacerbated it. They are now further isolated, depending on technology and a plethora of services for social interactions, medical assistance, and groceries.

As I report for the New York Times today, grandkids-on-demand could help solve the issue.

While Silicon Valley released a host of apps and technology—even robots⁠—to serve as elderly babysitters, digital health startups like Mon Ami and Papa invest in what’s irreplaceable: human connection. These apps facilitate senior companion care services, everything from friendly Zoom calls to prescription pick-ups, even virtual movement classes. They now supply nursing homes and members with tablets and technology tutorials.

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