![HomeCare Magazine: Robotic Pets Shown to Have Positive Impact on Patients and Their Families](https://agelessinnovation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/homecare.jpg)
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.