A robotic alternative to pet therapy for Alzheimer’s patients

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, social distancing has changed everything on how to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia.  With the increase of stress, confusion and behavior issues during this time because of their disrupted routine, there are at-home therapeutic activities you can do to help calm them down.  The Florida Department of Elder Affairs is planning to deliver more than 375 free robotic pets to socially isolated senior citizens and adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.  Why robotic pets? The interactive robotic pets are meant to be an alternative to traditional pet therapy. Read article here…

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