AI robots for seniors? Time we start talking about our aging population

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges and potential solutions related to the rising elderly population, including the use of AI robots to assist seniors.

In Ontario, the number of people over the age of 80 is set to soar — and advocates say we're not doing enough to prepare for the demographic shift. We are definitely not alone. Countries around the world are grappling to prepare for the inevitable rise in elderly populations. Could AI dolls help combat loneliness among seniors? Are robots the answer, a hi-tech way to help elderly people perform basic tasks? Those options — and many more — are on the table. On tonight's episode of Villag...

Topics covered

• aging population
• AI technology
• loneliness
• elderly care
• demographic shift

Keywords

• AI robots
• seniors
• loneliness
• elderly care
• demographic shift
• Ontario

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Ontario

More episodes of Closer Look

• Spot the difference? How fake merch inflicts very real harms · June 7, 2026 · 29 min
• Here’s what you need to know about Ontario’s new auto insurance rules · May 31, 2026 · 20 min
• Why we’re spending billions to attract more people into skilled trades · May 24, 2026 · 18 min
• Voting really matters, but our democracy demands so much more · May 17, 2026 · 27 min
• Don Cherry's son talks about his dad, ‘you people’ and Ron MacLean · May 10, 2026 · 45 min
• Why banning kids from social media is a terrible idea · May 3, 2026 · 27 min