You may get a meow, a purr, a roll-over or a blank stare when you pet the robotic cat. And someday soon, it may help connect you with your loved ones.

They're not about to replace real-life therapy dogs, but research shows that motorized mutts can benefit people struggling with loneliness or dementia.

As seniors find themselves cut off from loved ones during the pandemic, some are turning to automated animals for company. When Linda Spangler asked her mother, in a video chat, what she would like as a gift for her 92nd birthday, the response came promptly.

For some, limiting the spread of coronavirus has meant long periods of isolation. And for older adults -- who are among the most vulnerable to the illness -- that social distancing has come at a particular cost.

The Alabama Department of Senior Services has been working on ways to comfort the state’s elderly who remain isolated in closed-off senior centers.One of those projects is a statewide robotic pet program that pairs isolated seniors with a robotic cat or dog. The...

Social distancing has changed everything, including how to care for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia. There might be an increase of stress, confusion, and behavior issues during this time because of their disrupted routine, according to the Alzheimer...

Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs is delivering more than 375 robotic pets to socially isolated senior citizens and adults living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia to help them during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Since the coronavirus outbreak, strict visitation rules and social distancing guidelines imposed at nursing homes in Florida have left some seniors feeling isolated. In order to help them cope during the pandemic, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs is providing...

“A true gift of joy.” “A miracle.” “Great kitty for your elderly loved ones….and no litter box to clean!”

Robotic pets designed for an aging population were the big winner at the New Product Pavilion Providers' Choice Awards at Medtrade Spring. The awards, which HomeCare sponsors, are given based on attendee voting at the event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las...

Get this Joy for All Golden Pup Companion Pet for your friend who doesn't have a puppy, but wishes they did.

A personalized, playful approach to respite care by Ted Fischer. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates more than 16 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. These individuals provided an estimated, and astonishing, 18.5...

When the holidays roll around nearly everyone with a child in their life starts to think about gifts. Many families choose to give kids one gift as part of the holiday experience that will be memorable and played with at least until the next holiday season rolls...

The Giz Wiz, Dick DeBartolo, shows off a collection of practical new gadgets that’ll make the perfect present for loved ones of all ages.

If, like me, you have no intention of walking into a store between now and January 2, but you do want to show appreciation for the people in your life who get you through the ups and downs of working daughterhood, fret not! The Working Daughter Holiday Gift Guide...

It’s officially December, and that means the holidays are upon us. And nine times out of 10, that means finding the perfect present for your loved ones (or coworkers, or randoms in a Yankee Swap). While there’s no shortage of places online or in the mall to find a...