HomeCare Magazine: Harnessing the Power of Play

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 pharmaceuticals to products to services. What if something simpler could actually help aging loved ones? What if it were as easy as a prescription for play?

Fatherly: Best Robot Dogs That Bark and Play On Command

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 dogs is the range of features they incorporate. Some robot toys, as we’ve found, are packed with tech features that require a smartphone to fully unlock. Others are about the connection your son or daughter makes with the toy, and they can be useful surrogates when an actual pet can’t be accommodated. Kids can get the benefits of pet-ownership, like bonding and play, without the responsibility of, you know, actual pet ownership.

Royal Examiner: The benefits of robot pet therapy

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 dogs may be just as effective. Here’s what you should know about battery-powered pets.

Wide Open Pets: Companion Robot Pets Bring Joy and Company to Seniors

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 can provide their owners with unconditional love and companionship, which is especially important for individuals who live alone.

HomeCare Magazine: Harnessing the Power of Play

HomeCare Magazine: Robotic Pets Shown to Have Positive Impact on Patients and Their Families

Pilot study finds Joy for All robotic companion pets improve interactions, behaviors and quality of life in hospice dementia patients.

It has been widely reported that animal-assisted therapy can help individuals cope with stress, reduce depression, prevent loneliness and improve socialization. However, for home health or hospice patient, a pet can also be burdensome. The added responsibility of caring for a pet is often too much for the patient and their family.