The November 2023 whitepaper by Laurie M. Orlov from Aging and Health Technology Watch examines the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in addressing the care needs of the aging population. As life expectancy increases and the demand for elder care rises, the caregiving workforce is shrinking, exacerbated by burnout and turnover, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic. This gap is leading to the growing adoption of AI to supplement and improve care delivery across various care settings, from home healthcare to senior living facilities and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). The paper discusses AI’s potential to revolutionize care by enhancing predictive capabilities, improving patient monitoring, and supporting healthcare workers.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud & Data Analytics, Control & Monitoring Equipment/Sensors, Robotics, Smart Cities, AI Caregiver, Aging Population, Healthcare Workforce, Remote Monitoring, Healthcare in Place