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The program is meant to address loneliness and isolation in seniors by having other older adults volunteer as companions.

The state Office for the Aging distributed over 800 AI robots to isolated seniors. Initial reports of the pilot program to reduce loneliness in aging residents show overwhelmingly positive results, but experts warn against over relying on technology.

The New York State Department of Health and the state Office for the Aging have drafted a Master Plan for Aging and are holding a series of Town Halls across the state to discuss the plan.

Forced arbitration happens when a company requires that its employees sign contracts that waive their right to sue in court. The bill would invalidate forced arbitration clauses in cases involving age discrimination.

Studies have found that hearing loss in older adults is a risk factor for developing dementia. But less than 30% of older people experiencing hearing loss have ever tried using a hearing aid.

Keeping the mind healthy and sharp becomes even more important as we get older. But it may be a challenge for seniors to find the right way to do it.

About a third of people between the ages of 50 and 80 say they experience loneliness. It poses serious physical and emotional health risks. In this part of a series exploring social isolation, Jo-Ann Spring of Webster finds ways to cope.

When her husband got dementia, Liz Sabo realized she needed to find connections with other adults. Here's how she changed her life.