Senior citizens fight loneliness with talking robots and 'on-demand grandchildren' app

The elderly are increasingly turning to technology to beat the throes of loneliness and isolation that often come with getting old. To find the face-to-face communication they yearn for, many are turning to apps, robots and other services. One such app, called Papa, bills itself as a service for'grandchildren on demand' and can link senior citizens with college-age individuals who volunteer to spend quality time, according to the Wall Street Journal. To find the face-to-face communication they yearn for, many senior citizens are turning to apps, robots and other services. Through the Papa app, 'Papa Pals' can help the elderly by providing transportation to their destination, helping around the house, walking them through tech items and just keeping them company.