Robotic Pets Can Dramatically Improve The Lives Of Older Adults With Dementia And Depression

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, Capital Caring has donated thousands of robotic pets to older adults locally, regionally, and nationally, offering a potential, scalable solution to the nation’s loneliness epidemic.

JCAAA bringing robotic pets to isolated seniors

JCAAA bringing robotic pets to isolated seniors

BROOKVILLE — To help combat social isolation and depression among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, the Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging, in partnership with award-winning robotic pet manufacturer Ageless Innovation and the Pennsylvania LINK Program, is distributing up to 50 robotic Joy for All Companion Pets to those most at-risk for social isolation.