Summary: AI is becoming part of everyday life in the UK’s elderly care sector, offering tools that detect pain, monitor safety, and even help train future caregivers. But behind the innovation lies an important question: can technology ever truly replace the human care we value most? A New Face in the Care Home At Elmbrook Court, a care home in the quiet town of Wantage, Oxfordshire, a nurse gently lifts her phone and scans the face of an elderly resident. She’s not taking a photo—she’s using a tool called Painchek. This smartphone app uses AI to detect signs of pain in non-verbal patients, offering carers a real-time score to guide care decisions. “It’s made a huge difference,” says Aislinn Mullee, the deputy manager. “We’ve used the results to work with GPs and ensure residents get the right pain relief.” For families, the app brings peace of mind. One resident’s daughter, watching her loved one receive end-of-life care, found comfort in knowing her mother was not in pain—e...