Lifelike Robotic Pets For Seniors
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Lifelike robotic pets for seniors. The robotic companion cat made a wonderful gift for my elderly mother. According to research pets can be good for dementia patients as they help alleviate anxiety agitation loneliness and depression. Pretty was the word an alabama senior used to describe the lifelike robotic companion pet she received from a new pilot project administered by the alabama department of senior services it was. 73 of african.
They are fantastic companions and my 88 year old mom goes nowhere without hers. Lifelike robotic pets are helping isolated seniors avoid loneliness by kelsie smith cnn published aug 12 2020 7 50 45 am cnn for some limiting the spread of coronavirus has meant long periods of isolation. Lifelike robotic pets bring joy and serenity to seniors combatting stress and loneliness. The alabama department of senior services is testing lifelike robotic pet companions with seniors to combat loneliness and provide companionship.
The cornavirus has isolated many senior citizens due to lack of human interaction. After 1 year 70 of participants report a decrease in isolation. With realistic fur and pet like sounds and sensors that respond to petting and hugs with familiar pet like actions companion pets deliver a soothing joyful experience that inspire smiles laughter and fond memories. You could instantly see the connection she shared with her new friend.
But now thanks to a novel breed of robotic puppies and kitties many seniors are getting a new. Robotic pets can help your dementia patients. Joy for all companion alzheimer s dementia robotic t herapy pets joy for all companion pets are designed to bring comfort companionship fun to elder loved ones. Designed to emulate a live puppy s appearance and behavior tombot provides ongoing fun happiness and emotional support at a reasonable price.
And for older adults who are among the most vulnerable to the illness that social distancing has come at a particular cost. Recently i was introduced to these joy for all cats at my moms nursing home.