The challenge of loneliness in the elderly has increased remarkably in recent decades, a situation that has been aggravated by the impact of the global pandemic. Recognizing this problem, 1MillionBot, leading company in the development of chatbots based on artificial intelligence, is using its skills to address this problem.
Su nuevo projecto, MENTOR, aims to develop an innovative social platform that combats isolation and promotes connection among seniors through mentoring programs and social games. The project is supported by Diocesan Caritas of Orihuela-Alicante, AIJU and Brainstorm; and is financed by la Valencian Innovation Agency.
raquel pomares, Director of Projects 1MillionBot, talks about this project and the worrying reality of loneliness in the elderly: «According to the United Nations, one in ten people is aged 60 or over, and this number is expected to double by 2050. In Spain, we house more than two million people over the age of 65 who live alone. This fact, added to the aging of the population and its impact on various sectors such as economic, social, health and political, forces us to seek an innovative and effective solution."
The project MENTOR It is precisely that solution. This one tries draw on the richness of older people's life experiences, using them to strengthen social connections. “We believe that older people have a lot to offer. Their years of wisdom and experience can be a valuable tool in fighting isolation and promoting social interaction. With the MENTOR platform, we offer them a safe space in which to feel useful, to be mentors in topics in which they are experts, and to build and consolidate social networks through group games and communication with other users", Pomares explains.
With a easy to use user interface, an interactive intelligent assistant and a variety of interconnected modules, The MENTOR platform allows older people not only to share their experiences, but also to learn and interact while fighting loneliness. The platform incorporates an agenda that allows users to find out about future events and meet other users in life. offline. Pomares adds: "The impact of this project is significant, not only in the Valencian Community, but it has the potential to extend to the entire national and European territory."
As loneliness and isolation continue to plague older people globally, projects like MENTOR provide a beacon of hope. By using artificial intelligence to empower and connect seniors, 1MillionBot is making a difference, one interaction at a time.
To end, Pomares leaves us with a powerful reflection: «Unwanted loneliness is a serious and growing problem. But With initiatives like MENTOR, we are showing that technology can be a vital part of the solution. Ultimately, our goal is to make seniors feel heard, valued, and connected. Because we all deserve to be part of a community, no matter our age."
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