Keith Thomas, a former Manhattan wealth manager, and his sister, Michelle Bennett, who is now his caregiver, have watched their lives quickly change. In July 2020, at the age of 41, Thomas accidentally dove into a shallow pool, hit his head on the bottom, and broke his neck. Thomas became paralyzed from the chest down, […]
Scammers Are More Sophisticated than Ever — Be Vigilant about the New AI Voice Scam
Q. I heard about a new type of “emergency scam,” where scammers are using artificial intelligence to mimic voices and scam loved ones into sending money. How do these scams work, and what can I do to stop something like this from happening to me or my elderly parents? Thanks for your help! A. “Emergency […]
Is Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizing Senior Care?
Q. I read somewhere that nine out of 10 seniors would prefer to age in their homes for as long as possible. But isn’t there a shortage of health care professionals and caregivers to provide the care that would be needed for this many people to age in place? Could robotics and artificial intelligence help […]
Part 2: When Artificial Intelligence and Health Don’t Mix
This is part two of a two-part series. In part one, “Is CMS’s Latest Effort Enough to Hold Medicare Advantage Companies Accountable?” I described how CMS plans to hold Medicare Advantage (MA) companies to higher standards for America’s seniors. This includes cracking down on misleading marketing tactics for Medicare Advantage plans, as well as […]