Companion Pets, More Win Big at Medtrade Spring

Companion Pets, More Win Big at Medtrade Spring

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 Vegas.

HomeCare Magazine: Robotic Pets’ Potential to Relieve Patient Loneliness & Caregiver Stress

HomeCare Magazine: Robotic Pets’ Potential to Relieve Patient Loneliness & Caregiver Stress

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 billion hours of care valued at nearly $234 billion—an immense burden for families and loved ones to take on alone.

TODAY.com Parenting Team: The Best Big Gifts for Kids

TODAY.com Parenting Team: The Best Big Gifts for Kids

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 around.

Deciding what to get as the Big Gift is a big decision. Here are some options that are hot this season.