As Loneliness Rises Among Older Adults, SoloMate™ Introduces a New Kind of AI Companion

Loneliness among older adults has quietly become one of the most pressing — and least addressed — public health challenges of our time. Millions of seniors live alone, far from family, with limited daily interaction. While technology has transformed nearly every aspect of modern life, it has largely failed to offer older adults something simple, human, and emotionally supportive: someone to talk to.

SoloMate™ was created to explore a new idea — that artificial intelligence, when designed ethically and thoughtfully, can help reduce feelings of isolation by offering companionship, conversation, and emotional presence.

“Technology shouldn’t only optimize productivity. It should also care about how people feel,” said Efi Gershom, Founder of SoloMate™. “SoloMate is not about replacing human relationships — it’s about filling the quiet moments when no one else is there.”

Unlike traditional chatbots or task-based assistants, SoloMate™ is being designed as a conversational companion — one that listens, responds with warmth, and adapts to the user’s preferences and emotional needs over time.

The vision behind SoloMate™ is intentionally human-focused: to provide friendly, judgment-free conversation; to support emotional well-being without medical claims; to offer older adults a sense of routine, familiarity, and presence; and to complement — not replace — family, caregivers, and communities.

Recent studies have linked chronic loneliness in older adults to increased risks of depression, cognitive decline, and physical health issues. At the same time, demographic shifts mean more seniors are aging alone — often outliving spouses and living far from children.

The SoloMate™ team emphasizes that the platform is being developed with clear ethical boundaries. The AI does not claim to be human, does not replace professional care, and is designed to encourage real-world connection whenever possible.

SoloMate™ is currently inviting caregivers, professionals, creators, and advocates to take part in shaping this new category of ethical AI companionship.

About SoloMate™

SoloMate™ is an AI-powered companionship platform designed to support emotional connection and reduce feelings of loneliness among older adults. Built with a human-first philosophy, SoloMate™ focuses on conversation, presence, and ethical AI design. For more information, visit https://solomate.ap