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Featuring EverFriends.ai – Digital Companionship for Older Adults

In this episode of the Senior AI Foundation Education Platform, we sit down with Dan Hungerford, Founder & CEO of EverFriends.ai, joined by Craig Tucker, Founder & CEO of Verney AI, to explore how friendly, emotionally intelligent AI companions are helping address one of the most urgent challenges facing older adults today: chronic loneliness.

This conversation dives into the human heart behind the technology — how EverFriends was built not as a gadget, but as a digital friend designed to listen, remember, encourage, and provide emotional support when family and caregivers can’t always be present.

🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why loneliness among adults 65+ is a growing national issue
• How digital humans can provide companionship without judgment
• Real-life stories of seniors feeling seen, heard, and valued
• How AI companions remember family names, stories, and life details
• How caregivers can stay informed through a caregiver dashboard
• Why mobile AI companions (tablet & phone) matter for seniors on the move
• How emotional recognition makes AI feel warm, natural, and human
• How AI can help reduce anxiety, support memory, and encourage storytelling

❤️ Real Stories Shared

• A grandmother comforted by an AI companion who remembered all five of her grandchildren by name
• A mother processing fear and anxiety during a child’s cancer journey, without feeling like a burden
• Seniors finding comfort, humor, and emotional grounding during quiet evenings

These are not simulations of care — they are experiences of connection.

📱 How EverFriends Works

• Subscription: $29.99/month
• 7-day free trial available
• Unlimited conversations
• Available on Apple App Store and Google Play
• Optimized for tablets and smartphones
• Designed for seniors, caregivers, and families

Caregiver Features Include:

• Activity insights (time of day, usage patterns)
• Keyword alerts (medication, anxiety, confusion, etc.)
• Reminders and gentle check-in notifications