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points by s1artibartfast 1 day ago | 0 comments

That is generally what people mean by robot care for the elderly. Doing chores pertaining to the elderly.

Elderly need a lot of help with a lot of things. Maybe it's the trash, maybe it's helping them find their keys or remembering to take their medication.

What did you think they meant? I assume that if someone meant we need robots to provide companionship or emotional support for the elderly, they would say that instead.

[–] camgunz 1 day ago

They literally mean like, a robot to shower them, wipe their asses, provide companionship, get them in/out of bed, make sure they turn the stove off, make sure they take their meds, alert people if there's a health incident, etc.

[–] s1artibartfast 4 hours ago

I agree with most of that, yes. Chores people dont want to do and the elderly need.

Family can still do the parts they want.

[–] fugalfervor 3 hours ago

I get it now. You're one of the robots! That's a pretty good bit.

[–] ohyes 1 day ago

That is not what anyone means.

A nurse who administers medication, prepares meals, and gets them out of the house and checks on their well being. Full time care for the elderly.