Digital technologies increase potential scope of healthcare access among aging population

　　Seniors operate a mechanized vehicle that helps them move around at a smart elderly care center in Beijing in March. JU HUANZONG/XINHUA

　　Editor"s note: The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is reshaping nearly every facet of human existence. This series will take an in-depth look at this transformative force, examining how AI is redefining the way we live, work and interact.

　　Ye Cuihua, 79, doesn"t head to the county clinic when she feels a flutter in her chest. She glances at her wrist. Within seconds, her smartwatch syncs with an app called Ant AQ telling her that her blood pressure is slightly elevated. It follows by providing advice to reduce her salt intake, keep monitoring, and call her doctor if the symptoms persist.