Episode Details

In this episode of Senior Living Straight Talk, Vi Senior Community Relations Manager Pamela Fultz continues the conversation about artificial intelligence and its growing role in senior living. She is joined by Vi at La Jolla Village resident Quelda Wilson, who shares how she first discovered ChatGPT in December 2022 and quickly became fascinated by the possibilities of AI as a practical, everyday tool.

Quelda explains how she uses AI for travel planning, reading recommendations, research, health information, voice assistance, meal planning, communication, financial organization, and more. She also discusses how she teaches fellow Vi residents about AI through community presentations and workshops, helping them move past hesitation and discover how technology can support independence, connection, safety, and lifelong learning.

In this episode, they discuss:

• How Quelda Wilson first discovered ChatGPT and became interested in artificial intelligence
• Why AI can feel like a “patient, knowledgeable assistant” available around the clock
• Practical safety tips for seniors using AI, including protecting personal information and verifying important medical, legal, or financial answers
• How AI can help with health management, medication reminders, doctor’s reports, and explaining complex information in plain English
• Everyday uses for voice assistants like Alexa, including timers, shopping lists, weather updates, calendar reminders, and quick questions
• How AI can support communication with family through tools like Zoom, FaceTime, WhatsApp, and AI-assisted writing
• The ways Quelda uses AI daily for travel planning, book recommendations, research, and organizing information

Memorable Quotes:

• “AI is like having a patient, knowledgeable assistant who’s available 24/7, who never gets tired of answering questions or helping with tasks big or small.”
• “The essential thing is to guard your privacy.”
• “Just start small. But start. Don’t let it pass you by.”
• “The question really no longer is whether AI is going to change the world. It really already has.”

Resources:

• Learn more about ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/
• Learn more about Claude by Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/
• Learn more about Perplexity AI: https://www.perplexity.ai/
• Learn more about Amazon Alexa: https://alexa.amazon.com/
• Learn more about ElliQ, an AI companion for older adults: https://elliq.com/
• Learn more about Monarch Money: https://www.monarch.com/
• Learn more about Vi at La Jolla Village: https://www.viliving.com/locations/ca/san-diego-la-jolla
• Find out more about Vi Living at our Website: https://www.viliving.com/

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