Robotic Pets In Nursing Homes

Social isolation can cause physical problems and mental decline.
Robotic pets in nursing homes. Robotic pets are bringing smiles to seniors for senior citizens recent lockdowns and quarantines due to covid 19 have left them more isolated than ever. We all know that when you have a live pet whether it be a dog or a cat dogs can bite cats can bite they can both scratch you can trip over them she said. In fact a 2017 study revealed that the interaction between aging adults and animals whether real or robotic can help lower blood pressure ease anxiety reduce feelings of loneliness and. The robotic dog has been designed to.
Why robotic pets are the next big thing for nursing home patients a personal battle. With social distancing comes social isolation and we know that social isolation can be especially harmful to seniors said jean brown commissioner of the alabama department of senior services adss. In fact brown pointed out animatronic pets are likely safer for the elderly than live ones. Benchmark senior living at plymouth crossings uses robotic pets to help brighten the mood of elderly residents while also stimulating cognitive function.
With family visitations still restricted in many states nursing homes have turned to lifelike robotic pets to bring comfort.