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In the summer of 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic locked many inside their homes, seniors quickly became some of the most isolated. Older adults found themselves unable to visit with loved ones they relied on. In the past year, several industry behemoths, including Google, Apple, and Amazon, have announced products and services geared toward helping older adults, once the realm of [more niche companies] The draw is clear: Voice assistants, especially, have made access easier for less-tech-savvy consumers.