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What Robots Can—and Can’t—Do for the Old and Lonely
Virginia Kellner got the cat last November, around her ninety-second birthday, and now it’s always nearby. It keeps her company as she moves, bent over her walker, from the couch to the bathroom and back again. The walker has a pair of orange scissors hanging from the...
Ageless Innovation Introduces The “Walker Squawker™”: An Animatronic Bird Created To Bring Joy And Companionship To Older Adults
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (PRWEB) APRIL 28, 2021 Ageless Innovation LLC, a global company devoted to reimagining how we positively live and age together through the power of play, today unveiled the Walker Squawker – a cheery, artfully crafted animatronic bird created to...
In Isolating Times, Can Robo-Pets Provide Comfort?
As seniors find themselves cut off from loved ones during the pandemic, some are turning to automated animals for company.
Robotic pets bringing joy to Stirling care home residents
Robotic pets are bringing some joy to residents of a Stirling care home. Residents at HC-One Scotland’s Forthbank Care Home in Kildean, Stirling, have been experiencing heartwarming moments through the innovative form of companionship.
Pets found to deliver significant health benefits to the lonely
They also found that the presence of pets, whether real or robotic, helped participants’ subjective well-being. “I got a lot of pleasure out of the program, and Barney being there, of course, but I liked [the robotic pet] the best … I get very lonely here, so the...
Family donates 40 robotic therapy cats to East Providence assisted living facility
“Her cat brought her so much joy, and we just wanted to spread that joy,” McMichael said. The “Joy for All Companion Pets” were gifted to residents at the assisted living facility Wednesday. Those residents spent the afternoon coming up with names, picking out collars...
Joy for All Impact and Benefit by Ageless Innovation
The following white paper is a summary of over 10 research studies and the thematic results coalesced from them. Findings include reduced feelings of depression, isolation and loneliness; reduced use of medication; increased cognitive activity; increased feelings of...
Hottest Toy Trends – Yahtzee Slots
We're thrilled to have Yahtzee Slots featured in Today's "Hottest Toy Trends" line up! Aired on March 20, 2025 at 8:53 AM on WNBC-TV (New York, NY) New York, NY, United States
Older age, depression, loneliness all contribute to significant risk for dementia, cognitive decline
Older age, the onset of depression and increased loneliness can significantly contribute to the risk of dementia and cognitive decline, according to two separate studies.
Add Jackpot Wins to Game Night with Ageless Innovation’s Yahtzee Slots
You can hit the slots without ever leaving the comforts of home with this reimagined, age-inclusive game from Ageless Innovation. Made in partnership with Hasbro, Yahtzee Slots takes the beloved classic and adds casino twists that are perfect for the next family game...
The BIG Toy Book — 2025 Edition
We're thrilled to be featured in 2025's The BIG Toy Book! See Yahtzee Slots in the "Shared Adventures, Heated Battles" section (page 200). You can also find Taboo Charades in the "You're Never Too Old to Play" section (page 227).
Robotic Pets Can Dramatically Improve The Lives Of Older Adults With Dementia And Depression
As millions of older adults across the United States continue to experience loneliness and social isolation, non-profit organizations like Capital Caring Health in Washington, D.C. are turning to robotic pets as a low-cost, high-impact solution. Over the past 4 years,...
Ageless Innovation Introduces The “Walker Squawker™”: An Animatronic Bird Created To Bring Joy And Companionship To Older Adults
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (PRWEB) APRIL 28, 2021 Ageless Innovation LLC, a global company devoted to reimagining how we positively live and age together through the power of play, today unveiled the Walker Squawker – a cheery, artfully crafted animatronic bird created to...
Ageless Innovation Releases New Companion Pup
Ageless Innovation LLC, a global company devoted to reimagining how we positively live and age together through the power of play, announced it will expand upon its award-winning line of Joy for All Companion Pets with a second interactive Companion Pet Pup later this...
Association on Aging in New York State Partners with Ageless Innovation to Combat Social Isolation During COVID-19 Pandemic Through Distribution of Robotic Pets
Interactive Cats and Pups Provide Comfort and Companionship for Isolated Older Adults
Ageless Innovation Appoints UnitedHealthcare Alum, Jim Murphy, as Senior Vice President of Healthcare
Ageless Innovation LLC, a global company devoted to reimagining how we positively live and age together through the power of play, today announced Jim Murphy, former Vice President of Innovation at UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement, is joining the company as...
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Joy for All Impact and Benefit by Ageless Innovation
The following white paper is a summary of over 10 research studies and the thematic results coalesced from them. Findings include reduced feelings of depression, isolation and loneliness; reduced use of medication; increased cognitive activity; increased feelings of...
Robotic Pets Can Dramatically Improve The Lives Of Older Adults With Dementia And Depression
As millions of older adults across the United States continue to experience loneliness and social isolation, non-profit organizations like Capital Caring Health in Washington, D.C. are turning to robotic pets as a low-cost, high-impact solution. Over the past 4 years,...
For America’s lonely seniors, robot pets are more than a novelty
Technology is often viewed as a contributor to our culture's epidemic of loneliness and isolation, but one company is trying to prove the opposite. Ageless Innovation's meowing "cats," wagging "dogs," and chirping "birds" have lifted the spirits of many seniors, with...
The best pets to adopt if you have allergies
Some households just aren’t cut out for live animals. If you don’t think responsibility for the well-being of a fellow creature is the best choice for you, there are a few interesting alternatives like these lifelike, electronic companion pets that mimic the purrs and...
What Robots Can—and Can’t—Do for the Old and Lonely
Virginia Kellner got the cat last November, around her ninety-second birthday, and now it’s always nearby. It keeps her company as she moves, bent over her walker, from the couch to the bathroom and back again. The walker has a pair of orange scissors hanging from the...
In Isolating Times, Can Robo-Pets Provide Comfort?
As seniors find themselves cut off from loved ones during the pandemic, some are turning to automated animals for company.
Robotic pets bringing joy to Stirling care home residents
Robotic pets are bringing some joy to residents of a Stirling care home. Residents at HC-One Scotland’s Forthbank Care Home in Kildean, Stirling, have been experiencing heartwarming moments through the innovative form of companionship.
Family donates 40 robotic therapy cats to East Providence assisted living facility
“Her cat brought her so much joy, and we just wanted to spread that joy,” McMichael said. The “Joy for All Companion Pets” were gifted to residents at the assisted living facility Wednesday. Those residents spent the afternoon coming up with names, picking out collars...
Hottest Toy Trends – Yahtzee Slots
We're thrilled to have Yahtzee Slots featured in Today's "Hottest Toy Trends" line up! Aired on March 20, 2025 at 8:53 AM on WNBC-TV (New York, NY) New York, NY, United States
Add Jackpot Wins to Game Night with Ageless Innovation’s Yahtzee Slots
You can hit the slots without ever leaving the comforts of home with this reimagined, age-inclusive game from Ageless Innovation. Made in partnership with Hasbro, Yahtzee Slots takes the beloved classic and adds casino twists that are perfect for the next family game...
The BIG Toy Book — 2025 Edition
We're thrilled to be featured in 2025's The BIG Toy Book! See Yahtzee Slots in the "Shared Adventures, Heated Battles" section (page 200). You can also find Taboo Charades in the "You're Never Too Old to Play" section (page 227).
Robotic Pets Can Dramatically Improve The Lives Of Older Adults With Dementia And Depression
As millions of older adults across the United States continue to experience loneliness and social isolation, non-profit organizations like Capital Caring Health in Washington, D.C. are turning to robotic pets as a low-cost, high-impact solution. Over the past 4 years,...
For America’s lonely seniors, robot pets are more than a novelty
Technology is often viewed as a contributor to our culture's epidemic of loneliness and isolation, but one company is trying to prove the opposite. Ageless Innovation's meowing "cats," wagging "dogs," and chirping "birds" have lifted the spirits of many seniors, with...
D.C. is America’s loneliest city. Can 1,000 robotic pets help?
Some senior residents are receiving battery-powered cats and dogs thanks to a new program from three local nonprofit groups.
5 Trends to Watch at This Year’s Toy Fair
A glimpse into our crystal ball reveals what will be tops in toys at this year’s show. Yahtzee Slots from Ageless Innovation brings a casino vibe to the classic dice game with a tabletop slot machine and oversized score sheets.
Pets found to deliver significant health benefits to the lonely
They also found that the presence of pets, whether real or robotic, helped participants’ subjective well-being. “I got a lot of pleasure out of the program, and Barney being there, of course, but I liked [the robotic pet] the best … I get very lonely here, so the...
Joy for All Impact and Benefit by Ageless Innovation
The following white paper is a summary of over 10 research studies and the thematic results coalesced from them. Findings include reduced feelings of depression, isolation and loneliness; reduced use of medication; increased cognitive activity; increased feelings of...
Older age, depression, loneliness all contribute to significant risk for dementia, cognitive decline
Older age, the onset of depression and increased loneliness can significantly contribute to the risk of dementia and cognitive decline, according to two separate studies.
Loneliness, social isolation, living alone are ‘significant’ risk factors for older adult mortality, study finds
Loneliness, social isolation and living alone are significant risk factors for mortality, particularly in older adults, according to the results of a new study. Researchers from Greece, Italy and Canada analyzed 86 previous studies to quantify the relationships...
Effects of a robotic cat on agitation and quality of life in individuals with dementia in a long-term care facility
Read the study Abstract Study Objective The purpose of this study is to determine whether introducing a robotic companion cat into a long term care facility may improve affect and, subsequently, increase participation for residents with dementia, and to determine...
The Impact of Robotic Companion Pets on Depression and Loneliness for Older Adults with Dementia During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Abstract Purpose Differences in depression and loneliness, during the COVID-19 pandemic, for older adults with mild to moderate dementia living in residential care after interacting with a robotic companion dog or cat were explored. Experiences of family members and...
Implementing Affordable Socially Assistive Pet Robots in Care Homes Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Stratified Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial and Mixed Methods Study
Abstract Background Robot pets may assist in the challenges of supporting an aging population with growing dementia prevalence. Prior work has focused on the impacts of the robot seal Paro on older adult well-being, but recent studies have suggested the good...
Using Robotic Pets to Improve Interactions, Behaviors, and Quality of Life, While Reducing Anti-psychotics in Hospice Dementia Patients
Categories Reduce Social Isolation Reduce Feelings of Loneliness Reduce Use of Antipsychotics and other Medications Increased Quality of Life Others: Decreased Agitation; Increased Cooperation with Activities of Daily Living Organization Name Alacare Home Health and...
User-Centered Design of Companion Robot Pets Involving Care Home Resident-Robot Interactions and Focus Groups With Residents, Staff, and Family: Qualitative Study
Abstract Background Globally, pressure is increasing on health and social care resources due to the aging population and growing prevalence of dementia. Companion robots, such as Paro, demonstrate strong potential for helping reduce this pressure through reported...
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