RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:

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Oct. 19, 2026

VCU-developed home sensor system could spot loneliness in older adults

College of Engineering duo say HomePal, developed alongside Emory University researchers, may alert seniors and caregivers through technology that monitors movement, screen time, sleep, phone usage and even vocal patterns.

By Madeline Reinsel