Accessible and Customized Personal Assistant for Seniors – Technology that Enhances Quality of Life

 In the modern world, the elderly population constitutes a significant portion of the general population, and demographic trends show a continuous increase in the proportion of older adults. Issues such as reduced emotional well-being and loneliness are common at this stage of life and negatively affect the quality of life in aging. Contributing factors include a decline in physical and cognitive function, the loss of a spouse, friends, and close family members, and retirement from work. 

 Data from Israel and around the world indicate a concerning trend: in Israel, approximately 12% of the population is aged 65 and older, and this proportion is expected to continue rising. Studies show that around 20% of older adults in Israel report feelings of loneliness and a decline in emotional well-being. Globally, similar trends are observed, with the percentage of elderly individuals experiencing loneliness steadily increasing. 

 This system provides easy access to caregivers, peer communities, hobbies and activities, rights realization, and active, tailored support in self-help skills for the elderly. The "personal assistant" is customized in appearance and communication style to fit each user like a tailored suit — offering 24/7 support for reducing loneliness, introducing solutions and resources, helping to claim entitled benefits, and guiding users through necessary life skills.

The system is based on intelligent algorithms that enable personalized adaptation to users’ physical, cognitive, and functional needs. It includes advanced technologies such as large language models, semantic search, community building, graph-based recommendation systems, and the integration of therapeutic techniques like CBT and NLP.

•  Medication organization guidance: Helping users organize their pill case with reminders, structured planning, and tracking medication intake.
• Assistance with managing appointments and medical consultations: Including organizing required paperwork, appointment reminders, and follow-up on tests and consultations.
• Cognitive training and memory improvement: Games and activities that stimulate thinking and memory, with personalized cognitive exercises.
• Support in self-help skills: Assistance in managing daily tasks like shopping, financial management, and emergency preparedness.

 In this era where technological advancement enables the promotion of health and the delivery of personalized support and intervention programs in a convenient and effective manner,   it is now possible to offer advanced solutions for treatment and prevention in the areas of health and personal/community resilience. These tools allow for optimal and professional management of risks and opportunities, and for improving quality of life in general — and particularly in older adulthood — both in institutions and in the community.