The mission is to combat loneliness and social isolation among residents in senior living. #ProjectLoveMeter uses a powerful blend of data and human connection to improve resident well-being.

We analyze social trends by combining visitation data from Accushield’s kiosks with insights from integrated partners like LifeLoop, CarePredict, and EHR’s. This comprehensive approach allows us to proactively identify residents at a higher risk of disconnection—a key indicator of loneliness and potential cognitive decline.

Once a resident is identified, our network of fully credentialed nursing students and local volunteers is activated. We then intelligently match these individuals with residents based on shared interests to provide consistent, meaningful connection.

Accushield’s LoveMeter and engagement tracking tools identify seniors in senior living communities who are most at risk of loneliness and social disconnectedness.

To address these needs, groups of 5–10 student nurses and healthcare students (such as speech pathology) are assigned to clinical rotations in a community or SNF. They visit multiple residents weekly in individual and group settings, with hours counting toward required mental health and clinical training. A proctor from the nursing program accompanies each group to certify hours.

Accushield’s software coordinates the program by matching nursing students with residents, scheduling visits, tracking attendance, enabling communication between staff and nursing programs, and collecting student feedback.

Students typically spend 4 to 8 hours per visit over 8 to 15 weeks, building meaningful relationships with residents. Both Montessori and non-Montessori engagement methods, tools, and content are available to guide activities.