We have a major care worker shortage, just as the oldest baby boomers are turning 80 at a rate of 10,000 per day.

Laurie M. Orlov, principal analyst at Aging and Health Technology Watch, says AI can help mitigate the shortage. Her findings are reported in “AI and Older Adults – What’s Now and Next in 2026.”

This is essential reading — a report that precisely outlines how AI can benefit older adults.

The care worker shortage (including doctors, nurses, and nursing assistants) is severe and well-documented. Driven by demographic shifts, longer life expectancy, and rising rates of chronic illness and cognitive decline, the demand for in-home personal care and home health care is surging. As senior living organizations reach capacity, they will face challenges in attracting seniors who want to age in place. Workforce shortages will drive the adoption of hybrid care models that combine in-person care with AI.

Orlov interviewed 20 executives across the senior living and care tech markets. Both providers and tech firms offered their insights on this new and emerging category.

See the full report at https://www.ageinplacetech.com/page/whats-now-and-ahead-ai-and-older-adults-2026