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...

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...

Ready or not, the Christmas shopping season is in full swing. Shoppers often are perplexed about what to give their 60-plus spouse, parents, grandparents, or siblings. Practical home and personal gifts are popular this year Joy for All Companion Pets Do you have a...

Michelle Rincon, Marketing and Enrollment Manager, Shenlei Winkler, Caregiver, and Edward Winkler talk about robotic cats and how they help with senior patients.

Most elderly people don’t want more stuff. They mostly want practical presents that make their lives easier, safer, and healthier. These gifts were vetted with older folks who voted for the best and booted the rest. Discover the Best Gifts for Seniors, and if you’re...

On last week's show, we saw Aibo, the $2899.00 Sony robotic dog. This week, Ageless Innovation was at the 'Well NOW' event to show their Joy for All Companion Pets. The company says their fluffy pets were developed with extensive input from older adults and are...

Episode #1754: Pill Poppin Pod This week Dick has three gadgets from Pepcom's "Well NOW!" event, a media event all about gadgets for health & well-being!

Gifts for Grandpa can be hard to shop for. When he spends so much of his time giving to the grandkids and his big kids, it can be tricky figuring out what your Gramps will want for himself. But don't worry — we've done all the research for you. From the creative to...

Studies are mixed on whether automatons can cure loneliness, but some seniors like the cleanliness and convenience of robotic pets. By Trevor Hembling Loneliness is a big problem for many elderly Americans. One-third of adults older than 45 say they feel alone, and...

I plan to name my robot Jeanne Calment, after the French super-ager who lived to be 122. Jeanne will like to read British mysteries, go to the theater and eat cheesecake while standing in front of a refrigerator (the calories are less that way.) In other words, she...