You bought the device. You set it up with hope in your heart and desperation in your gut. Maybe it was ElliQ, maybe it was another “revolutionary” digital care companion that promised to solve your parent’s loneliness and your crushing … Read More
Companionship
Companionship for a Lonely Parent: When You’re Drowning in Guilt and Exhaustion
It’s 3 AM and you’re lying awake again, consumed by guilt. Your mom called six times yesterday, and by the fourth call, you felt yourself getting irritated. You hate that you felt annoyed with her – she’s lonely, she’s scared, … Read More
Digital Companions: New Book Explores the Rise of Emotionally Aware AI
Digital companions are redefining how we connect with technology. At the forefront of this shift is Daniel Hungerford, founder of EverFriends and author of Soulware 2.0: Designing Digital Beings That Heal, Teach, and Connect. What Makes These Digital Companions Different? … Read More
How voice AI can slash healthcare clinicians’ workloads — and offer companionship for older adults
Voice assistants are becoming a bigger part of our daily lives. Hype from frontier labs like OpenAI has sparked debate about whether talking chatbots might actually be a substitute for real human connections. In many health and social care contexts, voice AI isn’t about replacing human-human … Read More
How Digital Companions Are Transforming Elder Care with EverFriends AI
EverFriends is a mobile app that harnesses the power of advanced artificial intelligence to create compassionate, digital companions that enhance the quality of life, foster emotional well-being, and promote daily independence—especially among older adults. These digital companions aren’t just technological … Read More