Before we can fix the caregiving crisis, we have to ask whether we've lost the most important thing: the willingness to come close. This is a call to caregivers and care tech founders alike to prioritize human presence over optimization.

AI companions may help reduce loneliness for older adults, but caregivers should understand the emotional, ethical, and privacy tradeoffs before relying on them for support.

Caregivers aren’t “anti-tech.” They’re protecting someone vulnerable while exhausted and on high alert. This post explains why hesitation is understandable, and what would actually build trust.