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technology can complement human care, reduce emotional isolation, and enhance quality of life in long-term care environments. Such projects exemplify how MEDIC operates at the intersection of technology and humanity. By combining technical excellence with ethical design, MEDIC ensures that innovation serves people, particularly those whose mental and emotional wellbeing depend on compassionate, connected care. As global conversations around digital mental health accelerate, MEDIC continues to build the bridges that make this progress possible. Through partnerships with innovators, researchers, and care providers in Canada and around the world, MEDIC is helping to define a future where digital solutions do more than streamline systems: they sustain empathy and connection.
for TEMI, enabling it to provide companionship and support residents through interactive engagement. Piloted at St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford, TEMI was deployed to explore how technology could reduce loneliness and social isolation among older adults, issues known to exacerbate cognitive decline and depression. Over a 16-week study, residents interacted with TEMI two times per week. The results were promising: participants reported a 16.6% decrease in loneliness and a statistically significant 14.5% increase in perceived quality of life. Beyond companionship, TEMI demonstrated how an autonomous, voice-activated robot could assist with everyday care, translating in real time, connecting residents to loved ones through video calls, and even dancing to bring joy into daily routines. The project underscored how thoughtfully designed
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