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A new pilot program launching today across New York aims to turn seniors’ TV screens into personalized hubs for caregiving, communication and connection.Qualifying older adults will receive devices from ONSCREEN, Inc.that can transform any TV into a smart caregiving platform, offering key features like medication reminders, daily check-ins that are sent to their loved ones’ phones, and quick video access.The standout of the program is Joy — an AI-powered virtual companion built into the system that interacts with seniors every day.From personalized conversations and memory-boosting games to cognitive exercises and even virtual painting sessions, Joy is programmed to help keep seniors’ minds sharp and their spirits lifted without forcing them to learn a new technology.The program, created in collaboration with the New York State Office for Aging and the Association on Aging in New York (AgingNY), isn’t just designed to support older adults — it also aims to reduce pressure on the family members and caregivers who look after them.Government data shows that about 37.1 million Americans, or 14% of US adults, provide unpaid elder.
While the experience can be deeply meaningful, it often comes with significant emotional and physical strain.ONSCREEN’s technology aims to ease that burden by delivering real-time updates on loved ones’ well-being and daily interactions with Joy, sent directly to caregivers’ smartphones.It also offers instant video access, allowing families to connect anytime — no apps, logins, or tech headaches.“ONSCREEN is all about keeping older adults connected with their family, using the simplest and most familiar technology — the TV,” Costin Tuculescu, CEO of the company, said in a press release.“By bringing auto-answered video calls, AI companionship, medication reminders, and even classes to the TV, we reduce loneliness, and increase peace of mind for caregivers,” he added. ONSCREEN is offering 100 devices free of...