How can technology help an older adult live alone safely, without cameras, wearables, or constant check-in calls?

In this interview, Esther Kane speaks with Kabir Bhatia and Dr. Mark Leavitt, co-founders of Hello Everyday, about creating simple, respectful technology that supports aging in place. Kabir is the company’s CEO, while Mark is a retired internal medicine and geriatrics physician, engineer, inventor, and the company’s Chief Science Officer.

They discuss how Hello Everyday uses a discreet home activity sensor to provide reassurance that a person is following their normal routine. When unusual inactivity is detected, the system can alert designated family members or friends, helping them respond when something may be wrong without intruding on the older adult’s privacy.

The conversation explores the difficult balance bet ...