The Friendly Caller Who's Helping Seniors Feel Less Lonely
What if you had a friend who never tired of hearing you tell old stories? Someone who was available anytime you wanted to talk?
Residents of a nonprofit senior living community in Riverdale, N.Y., took part in a recent pilot study to determine whether calls from a virtual companion named Meela would alleviate depression and loneliness.
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