AI-CARING: National AI Institute for Collaborative Assistance and Responsive Interaction for Networked Groups

Over 13 million Americans aged 65 and older are currently living with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a common precursor to dementia. These individuals largely rely on a network of informal caregivers-family, friends, and community members-who work together with professional healthcare and social service providers to provide care and support in home settings. The AI-CARING Institute contributes foundational AI research focused on developing personalized collaborative AI systems that improve the quality of life and independence of aging adults living at home.