You’ve probably heard of pet therapy, a type of animal-assisted intervention used to improve a patient’s social, emotional, and cognitive functioning. It’s been shown to be particularly helpful for seniors. But what you may not realize is that using robotic cats and...
Over the last few years, pet companions have become popular with older adults who are feeling lonely or have dementia. A 2017 study revealed that the interaction between aging adults and animals — whether real or robotic — can help lower blood pressure, ease anxiety,...
It’s Amazon Prime Day and this product which we love has a rating of almost five stars. There are over 1,100 reviews! Aging seniors that cannot care for a companion animal will love this cat companion as it’s almost a real pet. It’s much more than a...
Without a doubt, the hardest thing about getting older is watching the people you love get older, too. Your aging parents or loved ones deserve to spend their remaining years with as much love and warmth as possible, especially if they are battling an illness. READ...
Pilot study finds Joy for All robotic companion pets improve interactions, behaviors and quality of life in hospice dementia patients. It has been widely reported that animal-assisted therapy can help individuals cope with stress, reduce depression, prevent loneliness...
