Recording memories can be beneficial for older adults. Besides preserving their stories for future generations, the act of reminiscing and reflecting helps stimulate the brain and may improve cognitive function. It can also serve as a form of therapy, allowing people to process and make sense of difficult events in their lives.
Sharing memories with others — whether through a device like ElliQ or by telling stories in person — helps people feel connected, supported and seen by their loved ones. ElliQ may not be human, but by listening closely and patiently and preserving what it hears, the bot taps into one of our most innate human needs: the desire to be heard and understood.
By 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be aged 60 years or over, increasing from 1 billion in 2020 to 1.4 billion in 2030. More so than previous generations, these over-60s are entirely comfortable with tech and apt to welcome AI-powered helpers and sidekicks that offer empathy and connection.
