The gig economy has enabled people to get almost everything they could want on-demand, but for those who are less tech-savvy, analog methods of service still prevail. Papa connects students with seniors, who can do everything from taking on odd-jobs to providing much-needed companionship.

People become more physically and mentally vulnerable as they grow older – but they don’t want to be treated as such. How can technology be used to help make seniors’ lives easier and more sociable, enabling them to stay independent while bringing comfort to their relatives and carers?

The traditional Indian family is changing – more specifically, it’s shrinking. And while Senior care homes were once an unfamiliar concept, as multi-generational households become less common, care for the elderly is more likely to go to private homes over family members.

With loneliness linked to a range of health problems among the elderly, arts charity Magic Me is tackling this issue by running cocktail parties in care homes with the help of volunteers. How can intergenerational connections keep older people happy and healthy in their later years?