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Working Daughter: The Working Daughter Holiday Gift Guide 2019
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...
Rhode Island Inno: ‘Tis the Season: Find the Perfect Gift at Your Favorite Rhody Startup
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...
Daily Independent/Your Valley: Boomers, seniors prefer practical Christmas gifts
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...
FOX47: Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE
Michelle Rincon, Marketing and Enrollment Manager, Shenlei Winkler, Caregiver, and Edward Winkler talk about robotic cats and how they help with senior patients.
heavy.: 101 Best Gifts For Seniors: Your Ultimate List
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...
Giz Wiz Biz: For older pet lovers who aren’t to care for a real cat or dog
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...
The Giz Wiz: Pill Poppin Pod – Gadgets from Pepcom Well NOW! Event
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!
BEST: 25 Best Gift Ideas for Grandpa 2019 – Grandfather Gifts He’ll Love
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...
THE HILL: Changing America – Robocats purr their way into the hearts of the elderly
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...
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CBS Philly: Robotic Pets Serving As Friends, Therapy Aids To Growing Elderly Population, Scientists Say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Robots are increasingly replicating more and more lifelike human behavior, but can they imitate animals? This is a different twist on robotic pets and scientists say they can serve as friends and therapy aids to the growing elderly population.
techish: WIRED WELL: New tech gadgets get senior moment and the results will make you cry (in a good way).
[with video] ***This story and video originally ran/aired on USA Today. It’s reposted here with permission.*** Brooklyn resident Marilyn Stone* isn’t your typical early tech adopter. She’s 95 years old, can’t see or hear very well anymore, and grew up in a time when...
USA TODAY: From Alexa to VR: These tech tools can make aging in place easier
Jennifer Jolly | Special to USA TODAY When you think of tech early adopters, this Brooklyn resident isn’t who typically comes to mind. She’s 95 years old, can’t see or hear very well anymore, and grew up in a time when the hottest new gadgets around were toaster ovens...
New York Post: ‘Robocats’ are helping the elderly combat loneliness
Here, robo kitty! When elderly clients of the Bronx-based RiverSpring Health Plans are feeling low, they might get a cat in their lap — a robotic cat that is. Susan Garelick, 66, did. After she said goodbye forever to her 14-year-old feline two years ago, she was...
CNBC: 7 new tech devices for elder care that help seniors live happier, healthier lives
Those ages 50 and older in the U.S. generate $7.6 trillion in economic activity, according to AARP, representing a huge financial force. That trend will grow as the number of older adults more than doubles by 2050, representing over 20% of the population.
HomeCare Magazine: Harnessing the Power of Play
Using robotic pets to relieve isolation in dementia patients by Ted Fischer As health care costs for a growing population of older adults continue to skyrocket, the opportunity to address patient needs has become saturated with expensive solutions, from...
Fatherly: Best Robot Dogs That Bark and Play On Command
So your kid is asking for a pet, right? Of course, he or she is. Get your child a robot dog instead. There’s no clean-up, and no walks during torrential downpours. But all that aside, given that they come in all shapes in sizes, what is most fascinating about robot...
Royal Examiner: The benefits of robot pet therapy
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...
Wide Open Pets: Companion Robot Pets Bring Joy and Company to Seniors
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 plush toy! Pets...
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