Older people may need help getting the hang of using technology. Maskot/GettyImages December 11, 2025 Time banks could ease the burden of elder care and promote connection Chao Guo, University of Pennsylvania; Charlotte Ren, University of Pennsylvania, and John J. DiIulio Jr., University of Pennsylvania A diverse team of researchers, concerned that the global elder care crisis cannot be addressed by the market or the state alone, are seeking creative solutions.