Healthy Aging with AI and Robotics in the Era of Assistive Technology

Longstanding systemic diseases and mental disorders are paramount health issues among the geriatric population. As the demand for home care has increased over the years with improved life expectancy among older adults, it has overburdened both formal and informal caregivers. The gradual demographic shift in the population toward older ages has started challenging social and health systems in developing countries. The need for special care of the elderly is gradually placing unprecedented tasks on the healthcare sector for the overall well-being of society. The digital divide and poor digital literacy a major hurdles in the implementation of recent technologies for the sound health of geriatric people. The majority population in this advanced age group live alone as their children move to different cities for better opportunities and better lifestyles. This makes it even more difficult for them to grasp the technologies. There are certain AI-based daily applications in service to assist in-home care at a comfortable cost. Aging grows harmonious and effortless through the coherent amalgamation of information and communication technology, smart medical devices, biomedical engineering, and robotics. Improvements in software designing and programming, AI, and robotic technology have revolutionized the healthcare system. Conventional medicine and techniques lead to strain on healthcare professionals. This extra strain is further reflected in their low efficiency. Today conventional medicine has been improved with the help of artificial intelligence and Robotics. The rate of commercial development and growth of the aging community increase the requirement for AI-associated research and development for rendering better service. This article discusses the challenges in delivering timely care and support and is a call to action for the concerned bodies to plan and fruitfully utilize technological growth and fundamental care provision pertaining to geriatric care.