14-06-2025
- Health
- Wall Street Journal
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.
