To bridge the gap, a new generation of age tech is stepping in. The devices, many outfitted with AI, help monitor and support health and safety, aiding older adults’ independence and giving loved ones greater peace of mind. Caregiving gets an updateOne example is Sensi AI, a little white box that constantly listens for signs of danger. They’re not necessarily cheap (JubileeTV costs ~$800) but far more affordable compared to nursing home care, which averages $10k a month in the US, per Business Insider. Plus:Amid a caregiver shortage and rising cost of assisted living, the adoption of age tech might just be necessary, if not inevitable — already, 25% of caregivers are using apps, video platforms, wearables, and other systems to monitor loved ones, per AARP.