Who Will Do the Work? AI, Robots & Senior Living’s Future | Signal Debut Pt. 2

What happens when AI, robotics, computer vision and automation move from the technology world into senior living? In this episode of Bridge the Gap, host and guests Kyle Gardner of NIC MAP, and Jessie Lucci of AllieHealth continue their conversation about whether senior living is ready for the technology coming next. The panel explores how AI is already being adopted, from large language models such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to camera-based visitor check-ins and fall-detection systems. The conversation then moves from today's tools to the bigger questions: Could robots eventually take over certain operational tasks? Where does technology improve the caregiver and resident experience, and where is the human touch irreplaceable? The guests also discuss how operators should evaluate technology, why interoperability and security matter, and who should sit on a technology buying committee. Key Topics The rapid adoption of AI and large language models AI applications already appearing in senior living communities Camera-based check-in and fall-detection technology The potential role of robotics in senior housing Preserving the human connection in senior living AI's potential to own workflows rather than simply provide software Technology interoperability and data integration Security and intentional technology-stack design Evaluating technology vendors through a senior-living lens Building an effective technology buying committee Including operators and end users in technology decisions Balancing ROI, staff retention, care quality and user experience Why senior living operators should start experimenting with AI now **Meet the Hosts:** **Lucas McCurdy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmccurdyseniorlivingfan/** **Kyle Gardner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-gardner-nm** **Jessie Lucci: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessielucci** Produced by Grit and Gravel Marketing. Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.