This is off-topic.
You state a Great point.There are already "digital companion" type devices to help combat loneliness and provide companionship for people living on their own.

What do I think of these devices? Below are a few examples that recur in my readings.

The Pros are companionship, Availability 24/7 (if hardware, software, routers, or the internet is not broken or needs a reset), and Emotional support.

The cons are a lack of human connection and empathy, dependency and isolation, ethical and privacy concerns, and more privacy concerns, as well as unrealistic expectations. Commentaries on social media's dependency and isolation raise many alarms, and as AI is involved in the companionship of the lonely,
Many will forget that devices are only tools. Again, when lonely and isolated and family never calls or visits, one turns to an outlet that will not pass judgment on one's feelings and provide reassuring words/messages.

From Twitter: https://x.com/GFarrugiaMD/status/1778085115031097844

Dr. Gianrico Farrugia GFarrugiaMD CEO of Mayo active in the development ": Artificial Intelligence in Health, Health Care, and Biomedical Science: An AI Code of Conduct Principles and Commitments Discussion Draft"
·Apr 10 @theNAMedicine
The AI Code of Conduct initiative I am co-chairing has released an early framework of principles and commitments for public comment. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3VRuNTa.

You asked If you knew that Mayo Clinic is a leader in Advance Care at Home. This is not solely for aging in place.

I have followed the Hospital at Home, Advanced Home Care, and others for over 20 years.
The development of AI and the new wave of home care are moving at an alarming pace, which gives me a bit of hope that Dr. Gianrico Farrugia is leading the development of its conduct. Mayo Connect needs to consider a new discussion on AI and the Hospital at Home, Advance Home care for the support groups to start providing information.
Preparing for the Age in Place topic and Mayo Connect is a great start.
I read many great comments, and in each comment, I asked what wearable devices could assist individuals in their home environment.

What measures are you taking to prepare to age in place? Do you want to?
That is a separate post.
Ferris Watson