Saturday, November 29, 2025

PARKINSON DISEASE

. Spending time with friends who have Parkinson’s disease can be deeply meaningful—and understanding what to expect will help you connect with empathy and patience. Parkinson’s affects people differently, but here’s a general overview of what you might notice

Parkinson's Disease Basics: What You Need to Know | Parkinson's Foundation

This program offers an introduction and basic overview of Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD varies from person to person and changes over time. Discover its causes, common symptoms, available treatments and effective strategies for managing them. Learn practical daily living tips to empower you to take charge of your health and to navigate the challenges of living with PD


Wednesday, November 26, 2025

BEING ALONE

Can AI companions help heal loneliness?

AI companions could either be the cure to our loneliness epidemic … or humanity's final downfall, says Eugenia Kuyda, creator of Replika — an app that allows you to create AI friends. She explores the potential of this technology to either exacerbate isolation or encourage connection, advocating for an AI whose success is driven not by clicks and screen time but by human happiness and flourishing.

How Older Americans Are Embracing the Joys of Living Alone
. Across the United States, growing old no longer automatically means sharing a home with a spouse, children, or extended family. Millions of adults 50 and older now live alone, and the numbers are rising as people marry later, have fewer children, live longer, and often choose to age in place.

Recent AARP research estimates that more than 24 million adults 50+ live alone, and many describe their lives in surprisingly positive terms: independent, in control, and satisfied. (AARP)


AI Companions for Seniors
.      How to explain AI Companions for Seniors who don't know or trust AI.
     Which AI Companion would be best for these seniors?

On August 4, 2025, CBS Evening News introduced the ElliQ. It was news to me. I asked Claude AI to teach me about AI companions specifically designed for seniors.