Not much different from giving a teddy bear to a child. Emotional connections can be made in such a wild range of activities - what a wonderful find!!! Love is love after all!! Thanks for sharing this video.
I believe placebo tests in elderly care has showed that using non-robotic animal-looking toys had the very same effect as using expensive robotic ones (and I guss one gets a lot toy cats, dogs, teddy bears etc for single Paro or whatever robotic product).
In one facility I saw women with baby dolls. It made these women feel like they were taking care of their babies and they had no clue they weren’t real. It made such a huge difference for them. I can 100% see why these “fake” pets help them so much. I think it’s absolutely amazing!!
A therapist told me once a wise phrase for situations like this: where the family are concerned about loved ones being deceived - for them, it has a force of reality. So these animals might not be real to us, but they're real to them.
My mother ended up in a care home called the center for rehabilitation and health just outside Vancouver Canada after she set her apartment on fire by accident. I was surprised that she lived in a ward that have lots of art, fountains, daily activities and animals living with them. It was previously some kind of farm before the government converted it to a healing center. Every Wednesday "Gary's Varmits" came and passed around dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits and other pettable good natured animals for the residents to interact with. There was also some horses that the staff would give residents an apple or a carrot to go feed if they were mobile to do so. There were two little friendly dogs that ran around free in the ward always ready for a cuddle with a resident. My mother spent the last six months of her life in that place and I was glad that the animals were there to comfort people that were at the end of their life. I know that the mechanical stuffed animals are a comfort to the elderly but I think having real animals is much better. The BC Government in Canada has made a lot of progress in taking care of the aged in my opinion. A side note is that this was all government funded with residents just paying a portion of their income to be there that was very reasonable...
So depressing. Watching the old man listening to his daughter talking made me wonder just how much he was comprehending or if he knew she was talking about him. He responded on cue quickly enough. It really makes you think about what you want out of life. What's real and what can you leave behind?
I doubt he understood she was talking about him. People with dementia that has progressed as far at it had for him can't really comprehend anything that complex. You can only have a really basic "conversation" with people like him. They usually answer with yes/no or almost like a signature phrase that they always says. Depending how far gone they are they usually tell the same story over and over again or sing a song that they sung for decades. At least he got his cat, it probably makes him quite happy.
May he rest in peace. He died March 29, 2018 at 97. I'm glad that the cat was able to help him during the time he had left. They really do make a difference in quality of life.
I bought my daughter a fur real pet cat and baby pig. They lasted forever and her little sister thought they were real until she was 3. It was the cutest thing to watch her play with them. You could even change the batteries right in front of her and she wouldn't realize a thing was wrong or different. I can understand why these seniors might not realize it's not a real cat at all.
I just donated one of these to an assisted living. My great grandmother had dementia and would have loved this. She had stuffed animals and dolls and she used to feed them her food. I have a stuffed rabbit of hers that she used to feed. It was a joy to be able to donate one of these to someone in need of companionship.
another thing is that these people are just lonely. they felt lonely because they can remember who their families are so they have to connect to a fake things, things without life and without an identity so they can feel whole again
My mom didn't recognize me when I got an unexpected haircut and she didn't even HAVE dementia... She came to meet me at work when I was selling Hondas at a dealership and was confused when she heard my voice calling her because she didn't see anyone else but the short haired person, not registering that it was me. She kept saying "where ARE you?" even as I was waving my arms in the air saying "I'm Right HERE!" It was the oddest feeling, her complete oblivion. She looked right through me, MORE THAN ONCE, from less than 10 feet away,and for a second I started to worry if I might be a ghost or something. Even when she put the voice to the person in front of her, it still took her some additional seconds to understand it was actually me. Meanwhile my boyfriends mom catches a glimpse of a tv show camera panning past a view of only his FEET from just above the ankle and starts yelling for her husband to come see that he's on tv....
My grandmother, who died back in January, suffered from Dementia for years. She was in a nursing home and I would have loved it if she could have had this kind of help
I dont know why but this sorta makes me happy and sad, like its cute that they have some company with a fluffy cat toy or whatever but sad because of how these elderly people have become in their old age, but hey thats just how life is and if they get some comfort from the fake pets that makes me smile
I do fear that this will one day happen to me. My Nanna didn't say a word for the whole 13 years I knew her because of her dementia. She didn't even know who we were. But if it does come to that, I hope that I end up at a place like this, not somewhere that they restrain difficult pacients, but somewhere that they truly try to help them. As an avid animal lover, and someone predisposed to dementia, I fear that this will one day happen to me, but hope if it does I will be allowed to seek comfort in something like these robot animals.
my grandpa who died when a was ten died from a deadly combo of dementia aphasia and lung cancer. watching his dementia progress worse and worse over my childhood left a very profound impact on me. i don’t plan on going into any medical fields for work, but i would like to study dementia/alzheimer’s more, and how to help.
my grandma has dementia and i'm going to look into eventually buying one of these. our dog makes her so happy and calm, but he can't be with her at all times. this will definitely help. i'm so glad i stumbled across this video!
Got a robo cat for my mother. The batteries ran out and she thought the cat was dead. The worst thing was she made my dad bury it in the back yard. Neither one of them can remember where - now I'm out $250.
@@katherinekendall758 Suupid thing to say. Carers have so much to take care of and do without having to take on more responsibility of a real animal. This makes it easier by having it robotic and I know it makes my grandmother happy regardless and her carer who lives with her 24/7 to continue taking care of her.
@@katherinekendall758 God damn and whos goign to look after a LIVE animal that lives with a patient? You expect the patient to walk the dog, clean after it, and feed it? Dumb ass comment. Smash your unrealistic fantasy all to pieces and think logically.
@@kenziec2043 Those were different. They were toys for children and in order to get them to react, you had to push VERY hard on them. You couldn't get a reaction from stroking them. These ones for elderly dementia patients have delicate touch sensors.
The man the bought the first robot animal, is such an amazing human and sweet man. The people in the facility are very lucky to have someone like him, that truly cares. 😊
the people saying "this is a stupid toy" and not a real pet.......are the same idiots with their faces stuffed in there Iphones, panicking when with out it. You are not as superior to these seniors as you think.
True. I devoutly wish it were not. But, that's how in the West (US, UK, lots of Europe) treat our elders, i.e., as "disposable" humans with no value to society. Simply not true...and, simply incredibly cruel.
You know, I was thinking of that too, the sadness of it. But I thought to myself, "Why am I only seeing the sad side of things? These elderly peeps are having a real and genuine experience on the inside. If anything, we should focus more on the positive side of this.. which is, that these seniors are having a positive experience that's REAL to them. Dementia sucks, and one day we'll be able to prevent and reverse it. But in the mean time, let's try and make them happy :)"
My brother in laws mom died a short time ago. She had always had a lap dog. So, they bought her one of these animals....she was very content with it on her lap patting it all day!
If they can't get real cats and dogs for the facility, I think this is a wonderful thing. So beautiful. Plus no one has to take care of them! If it brings joy and happiness and most importantly peace to someone with dementia...... More power to them. This is a wonderful thing! ❤️👏🏻👍🏻😢 🤖🤓
The robotic cat and robotic dog may not be real but the happiness the residence faces now that's real we should do this and more facilities if you agree with me give me a hoot God bless and y'all have a good day
God bless you. I have bought talking toys for Aunts, Uncles, other family members, and friends in hospitals with major or minor surgery and in nursing homes for 30 years now. It didn’t matter if they were 20, or 120. Everyone laughs like it’s the silliest think I could do. But, later on, they would tell me, they finally understood. Everyone one laughs, and keeps laughing. Proof that laughter is such good medicine.
I remember playing with a robot seal similar to these at a convention in Chicago. It wouldn't recognize my touch despite it moving around when others touched it. The employee there told me to hit it harder, so I smacked it in the butt. Voila! It woke up and started moving! Haha, it was weird, but made me laugh.
If something brings joy, peace or calm, why in the world would we reject it. It’s beautiful and this idea that seniors in care homes should live in silence with little to no affection, companionship, music, love with a pet or child, is blatant silliness and selfishness. I’ve seen the same result with the newborn baby dolls and music. It transforms people and reinvigorates them.
At first, I thought of it as a mean trick. But then I thought back to the Tamagachi craze when I was in my 30s and actually BOUGHT one for myself! So now I think,...forget about the kids toys. Somebody needs to design one specifically for elderlies! Put a warning device in it so it stays warm (but not dangerous), make it react to touch and voice, and shoot! Let it play music! Have the patient's favorite songs uploaded into it! Yes, someone's going to steal my ideas. But please get it done before my dementia sets in! I want a dog.
I just ordered one for my Mom. I think she is going to love it. I'm sure she is going to want to feed it because she has been leaving food beside all the photos in the house for the people in them to eat :-)
I should consider getting one for my grandmother who is going through dementia. At least it would stop her from picking up my mom's dog and risking a fall.
Like other people posted, i have mixed emotions about this. Sad to See elderly people and their families suffering. But glad there are some Easy small aids like robot animals, therapy animals to help people. The benefit of a robotic animal , doesn’t require food, no expensive veterinarian visits, people with allergies can keep this kind of robot pet. And the list of benefits go on.
If they help people to become less anxious, then they can only be a Positive addition to lives. Well being is Important for us all. Wonderful. I sincerely hope this continues indefinitely. It would probably be of benefit to many people with different disabilities. 🇬🇧☮️💕
Far more practical than real pets. I interned at an assisted living facility that had a cat. They had horrible clay litter & only one box (behind the copy machine). I don't even use clay litter at home because it's unsanitary and problematic for those with breathing issues. I've also volunteered at a cat shelter where so many were dumped because the owner went into a care facility (& the family members didn't want to help). Animal therapy has been proven to bring so much joy to people time and again!
the people saying "this is a stupid toy" and not a real pet.......are the same idiots with their faces stuffed in there Iphones, panicking when with out it. You are not as superior to these seniors as you think.
My mom is in stage 7 of dementia. This is killing me inside. Something like this pet would make her smile, but she might be afraid of it the next day or later. People talking to the patients is better, playing familiar music and giving them mind stimulating thing to do.. I take my crafts to moms and let here rip some paper for paper Mache and she and she kicks in and tried to lead the project and she seem so proud. Worship your parent! ...... Like me, you don't want to do this alone!
I don't see something depressing in this video and that's cool if something robotic can bring joy to suffering people. Joy for All companion pets are awesome. That's it!
With Dementia, folks must enter the LOWD (loved one with dementia's) world, and 'meet them where they're at'. It's _not about us_ or if we're 'comfortable' with a robot cat really being fake. In Dementia care, staff use to gives the LOWD (loved one with dementia) the ~LEAST Distress~. Look how happy this toy makes them.
may be I needed the dog like that when was a kid, my parents won't let me have dog, they said when I get big I can have 10 dogs if I want, so I grew up and I got my own house now i have 300 dogs and love it!
Does anyone know what brand those cat and dog toys were? My late grandmother's care centre would probably really like a few of them, so if anyone knows the brand that would be very helpful.
Honestly I think these robotic pets are wonderful. You're really giving people that are incapable of caring for a real animal the chance to experience it. But they do have far more advanced ones coming out in 2020 that you would seriously never guess we're not real but they're not cheap and those are not just for seniors with dementia those are for people who are just incapable of caring for a real animal in general Jenny from tombot! Even better that's actually covered by medical insurance they could probably also get a bunch of these little robotic animals put into a hospital easily considering bad medical insurance does cover robotic animals as long as a licensed doctor deems it necessary for that individual. Robotic animals are not in alternative territorial animals it is something that gives people that are incapable of caring for a real animal an experience of love No Mess and none of the work just love. Robotic animals are deemed as FDA medical devices.
Not much different from giving a teddy bear to a child. Emotional connections can be made in such a wild range of activities - what a wonderful find!!! Love is love after all!! Thanks for sharing this video.
I believe placebo tests in elderly care has showed that using non-robotic animal-looking toys had the very same effect as using expensive robotic ones (and I guss one gets a lot toy cats, dogs, teddy bears etc for single Paro or whatever robotic product).
In one facility I saw women with baby dolls. It made these women feel like they were taking care of their babies and they had no clue they weren’t real. It made such a huge difference for them. I can 100% see why these “fake” pets help them so much. I think it’s absolutely amazing!!
A therapist told me once a wise phrase for situations like this: where the family are concerned about loved ones being deceived - for them, it has a force of reality. So these animals might not be real to us, but they're real to them.
Right? Reality in the brain happens from what we perceive. I for sure see many happy old people perceiving a good moment.
My mother ended up in a care home called the center for rehabilitation and health just outside Vancouver Canada after she set her apartment on fire by accident. I was surprised that she lived in a ward that have lots of art, fountains, daily activities and animals living with them. It was previously some kind of farm before the government converted it to a healing center. Every Wednesday "Gary's Varmits" came and passed around dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits and other pettable good natured animals for the residents to interact with. There was also some horses that the staff would give residents an apple or a carrot to go feed if they were mobile to do so. There were two little friendly dogs that ran around free in the ward always ready for a cuddle with a resident. My mother spent the last six months of her life in that place and I was glad that the animals were there to comfort people that were at the end of their life. I know that the mechanical stuffed animals are a comfort to the elderly but I think having real animals is much better. The BC Government in Canada has made a lot of progress in taking care of the aged in my opinion. A side note is that this was all government funded with residents just paying a portion of their income to be there that was very reasonable...
This is so sweets. The elderly sometimes can’t tell how hard they are holding the animal and squeeze too hard, so it’s safer to have fake animals.
This has a lot of potential. It's refreshing to see technology being used for good instead of evil.
You think we are living in terminator or matrix lmao
@@saeko0077 I'll be bark.
So depressing. Watching the old man listening to his daughter talking made me wonder just how much he was comprehending or if he knew she was talking about him. He responded on cue quickly enough. It really makes you think about what you want out of life. What's real and what can you leave behind?
I doubt he understood she was talking about him. People with dementia that has progressed as far at it had for him can't really comprehend anything that complex. You can only have a really basic "conversation" with people like him. They usually answer with yes/no or almost like a signature phrase that they always says. Depending how far gone they are they usually tell the same story over and over again or sing a song that they sung for decades. At least he got his cat, it probably makes him quite happy.
It’s hard, my grandma suffers from this and it is just so hard
My dad pretends he has dementia just so he doesnt have to listen to me talk (apparently I talk a lot). I wouldn't put it past this guy.
May he rest in peace. He died March 29, 2018 at 97. I'm glad that the cat was able to help him during the time he had left. They really do make a difference in quality of life.
@@lvega5606, LOL!
I bought my daughter a fur real pet cat and baby pig. They lasted forever and her little sister thought they were real until she was 3. It was the cutest thing to watch her play with them. You could even change the batteries right in front of her and she wouldn't realize a thing was wrong or different. I can understand why these seniors might not realize it's not a real cat at all.
I just donated one of these to an assisted living. My great grandmother had dementia and would have loved this. She had stuffed animals and dolls and she used to feed them her food. I have a stuffed rabbit of hers that she used to feed. It was a joy to be able to donate one of these to someone in need of companionship.
I couldn't imagine not being able to recognise you're own children, friend's and family members...
Matt kid once I noticed I had it, which most all dementia patients do in the beginning, I would end it all.
My grandfather doesn't know who I am anymore it's very sad
Princ 1_1 same
another thing is that these people are just lonely. they felt lonely because they can remember who their families are so they have to connect to a fake things, things without life and without an identity so they can feel whole again
My mom didn't recognize me when I got an unexpected haircut and she didn't even HAVE dementia... She came to meet me at work when I was selling Hondas at a dealership and was confused when she heard my voice calling her because she didn't see anyone else but the short haired person, not registering that it was me. She kept saying "where ARE you?" even as I was waving my arms in the air saying "I'm Right HERE!" It was the oddest feeling, her complete oblivion. She looked right through me, MORE THAN ONCE, from less than 10 feet away,and for a second I started to worry if I might be a ghost or something. Even when she put the voice to the person in front of her, it still took her some additional seconds to understand it was actually me.
Meanwhile my boyfriends mom catches a glimpse of a tv show camera panning past a view of only his FEET from just above the ankle and starts yelling for her husband to come see that he's on tv....
My grandmother, who died back in January, suffered from Dementia for years. She was in a nursing home and I would have loved it if she could have had this kind of help
I think it's sweet and good on him for putting in the effort to bring some comfort to the people
My great grandfather has dementia, so we got him that exact robotic cat that they showed. It makes him feel better
I dont know why but this sorta makes me happy and sad, like its cute that they have some company with a fluffy cat toy or whatever but sad because of how these elderly people have become in their old age, but hey thats just how life is and if they get some comfort from the fake pets that makes me smile
Feesh Garrysmod i feel the same, there has to be a word in German for this feeling
I do fear that this will one day happen to me. My Nanna didn't say a word for the whole 13 years I knew her because of her dementia. She didn't even know who we were. But if it does come to that, I hope that I end up at a place like this, not somewhere that they restrain difficult pacients, but somewhere that they truly try to help them. As an avid animal lover, and someone predisposed to dementia, I fear that this will one day happen to me, but hope if it does I will be allowed to seek comfort in something like these robot animals.
I pray that you, me, and everyone gets to be this taken care of if we shall need it.
my grandpa who died when a was ten died from a deadly combo of dementia aphasia and lung cancer. watching his dementia progress worse and worse over my childhood left a very profound impact on me. i don’t plan on going into any medical fields for work, but i would like to study dementia/alzheimer’s more, and how to help.
my grandma has dementia and i'm going to look into eventually buying one of these. our dog makes her so happy and calm, but he can't be with her at all times. this will definitely help. i'm so glad i stumbled across this video!
If this ever happens to me, I wan't a full size robotgiraffe.
mmarlaire I like your attitude, everyone else is like end me if i get like this an you're over here wanting a giraffe 👍hell yeah get me a polar bear
Sexrobot 😅
HECK YEAH GIMME A ROBOMONKEY!
I want a gun
I want a hamster
Got a robo cat for my mother. The batteries ran out and she thought the cat was dead. The worst thing was she made my dad bury it in the back yard. Neither one of them can remember where - now I'm out $250.
Dennis White when I was younger they had stuff like this and it was $50 for a nice one theyre called furreal friends
@@katherinekendall758 Suupid thing to say. Carers have so much to take care of and do without having to take on more responsibility of a real animal.
This makes it easier by having it robotic and I know it makes my grandmother happy regardless and her carer who lives with her 24/7 to continue taking care of her.
@@katherinekendall758 God damn and whos goign to look after a LIVE animal that lives with a patient? You expect the patient to walk the dog, clean after it, and feed it? Dumb ass comment. Smash your unrealistic fantasy all to pieces and think logically.
@@kenziec2043 Those were different. They were toys for children and in order to get them to react, you had to push VERY hard on them. You couldn't get a reaction from stroking them. These ones for elderly dementia patients have delicate touch sensors.
@@katherinekendall758 A person with dementia may forget to feed a live animal.
Oh man this got me all emotional
Me too.
I am watching now, about to cry
Me three..... it’s a great story. That’s the kind of nurse I would want if I am ever in need of dementia care. What a guy!
I started crying mid video for no known reason 😢
@@MattiaCeccopieri the reason may have been this video
I am an amateur Roboticist and this breaks my heart. I hope to soon be able to help these patients with robotic pets..
The man the bought the first robot animal, is such an amazing human and sweet man. The people in the facility are very lucky to have someone like him, that truly cares. 😊
Excellent observation! Nurse Steve seems like a gem.
so fucking depressing but still awesome at the same time
We start as an infant and end as an infant.
billiam S only some people unfortunately, memory is everything.
Nice, and probably, wrong analogy. And not especially caring at that.
Actually about 18-25 generally mentally
the people saying "this is a stupid toy" and not a real pet.......are the same idiots with their faces stuffed in there Iphones, panicking when with out it. You are not as superior to these seniors as you think.
Many similaritys. We start out bald toothless wrinkled not knowing anything. And go out the same way. Talk about full circle.
So cute but so sad. :(
True. I devoutly wish it were not. But, that's how in the West (US, UK, lots of Europe) treat our elders, i.e., as "disposable" humans with no value to society. Simply not true...and, simply incredibly cruel.
You know, I was thinking of that too, the sadness of it. But I thought to myself, "Why am I only seeing the sad side of things? These elderly peeps are having a real and genuine experience on the inside. If anything, we should focus more on the positive side of this.. which is, that these seniors are having a positive experience that's REAL to them. Dementia sucks, and one day we'll be able to prevent and reverse it. But in the mean time, let's try and make them happy :)"
To think I myself might need it too is even sadder...
My brother in laws mom died a short time ago. She had always had a lap dog. So, they bought her one of these animals....she was very content with it on her lap patting it all day!
If they can't get real cats and dogs for the facility, I think this is a wonderful thing. So beautiful. Plus no one has to take care of them!
If it brings joy and happiness and most importantly peace to someone with dementia...... More power to them.
This is a wonderful thing! ❤️👏🏻👍🏻😢
🤖🤓
The robotic cat and robotic dog may not be real but the happiness the residence faces now that's real we should do this and more facilities if you agree with me give me a hoot God bless and y'all have a good day
I've seen this with residents, and it brings so much joy. I actually thought one was real when I first saw it. I actually cried watching this
When I'm old, I would like a Robotic, life sized Raquel Welch ! 😂😂
"Wholesomeness isn't something one would consider when dementia is the topic. But this. This does put a smile on my face."
God bless you. I have bought talking toys for Aunts, Uncles, other family members, and friends in hospitals with major or minor surgery and in nursing homes for 30 years now. It didn’t matter if they were 20, or 120. Everyone laughs like it’s the silliest think I could do. But, later on, they would tell me, they finally understood. Everyone one laughs, and keeps laughing. Proof that laughter is such good medicine.
If I had the money I would definitely donate to an organization in my hometown. This seems like such a great idea for those that have memory issues
this is the sweetest thing i’ve ever seen in my entire life
Bought my grandmother a plush dog - it is not robotic but she completely lit up when I gave him to her. She now has a “pet” in her nursing home ❤️❤️❤️
I can imagine old folks home in the future... Gunna be lit asf
Yella Munga hope we get virtual reality. I don’t mind being in a nursing home if I can play video games in VR all day.
@@adrianivashkov4242 Same. Who needs children that never visit you when you can be playing an immersive MMO in VR in the year 2070 lmao.
Fantastic innovation! And the nurse, Steve, seems like the most genuine, warmest person in the world!
This is actually a genius idea.
I remember playing with a robot seal similar to these at a convention in Chicago. It wouldn't recognize my touch despite it moving around when others touched it. The employee there told me to hit it harder, so I smacked it in the butt. Voila! It woke up and started moving! Haha, it was weird, but made me laugh.
I wish there were more people like you. U made my day
and even if they know it's a robot, it is still a toy and fun to play with!!
If a fake animal can bring a little joy....imagine what real ones can bring!
This robot helps babies and elderly alot in every way.
People like Steve are the very best people in the world ! Well done sir !!
seeing all these people who have lost parts of their minds made me very sad. im glad that they get joy from these companion toys.
That is one of the best ideas ever!
This is so great. I definitely believe that pets can certainly help in these situations.
This warms my heart tremendously.
I thank God for people like this that are so good at working with Dementia. Such an awful illness.
Do you thank God for creating dementia as well?
pixielolz god doesn’t create dementia. Evil Forces do. Come on use your Brain. I really had to explain this to you ?
I'm not crying it's just raining on my face
Wow! Thank you Steven for being aware for the those that can't be! Bless you sir.
Do they have seals?
Emma Dilemma Simpsons reference
Emma Dilemma in Japan they have robots seals
There was a robot seal from Japan that was used for the same thing.
If something brings joy, peace or calm, why in the world would we reject it. It’s beautiful and this idea that seniors in care homes should live in silence with little to no affection, companionship, music, love with a pet or child, is blatant silliness and selfishness. I’ve seen the same result with the newborn baby dolls and music. It transforms people and reinvigorates them.
Nahhh from 3:44 to 3:55, that line sounds so messed up, like something a villain in a movie would say
At first, I thought of it as a mean trick. But then I thought back to the Tamagachi craze when I was in my 30s and actually BOUGHT one for myself! So now I think,...forget about the kids toys. Somebody needs to design one specifically for elderlies! Put a warning device in it so it stays warm (but not dangerous), make it react to touch and voice, and shoot! Let it play music! Have the patient's favorite songs uploaded into it! Yes, someone's going to steal my ideas. But please get it done before my dementia sets in! I want a dog.
wow, so you are like the first person to ever concieve of a robot for seniors! no,no you aren't.
I just ordered one for my Mom. I think she is going to love it. I'm sure she is going to want to feed it because she has been leaving food beside all the photos in the house for the people in them to eat :-)
She must and still be sweet
I'd rather die while still strong and sane than ending up like this.
Those robo-pets have such an uncanny quality about them
I should consider getting one for my grandmother who is going through dementia. At least it would stop her from picking up my mom's dog and risking a fall.
It's very realistic. I got my mum one and it strayed. It went to another old lady and she can't put it down.
YOU JUST CAN'T OWN A CAT!
Great idea. My emotions are *tearing me apart!*
I am now in a mixed state of existential dread and apathy towards old age.
Like other people posted, i have mixed emotions about this.
Sad to
See elderly people and their families suffering. But glad there are some
Easy small aids like robot animals, therapy animals to help people. The benefit of a robotic animal , doesn’t require food, no expensive veterinarian visits, people with allergies can keep this kind of robot pet. And the list of benefits go on.
If they help people to become less anxious, then they can only be a Positive addition to lives. Well being is Important for us all. Wonderful. I sincerely hope this continues indefinitely. It would probably be of benefit to many people with different disabilities. 🇬🇧☮️💕
Far more practical than real pets. I interned at an assisted living facility that had a cat. They had horrible clay litter & only one box (behind the copy machine). I don't even use clay litter at home because it's unsanitary and problematic for those with breathing issues. I've also volunteered at a cat shelter where so many were dumped because the owner went into a care facility (& the family members didn't want to help). Animal therapy has been proven to bring so much joy to people time and again!
I love this nurse, Steven!
This is so sweet... But it breaks my heart
the people saying "this is a stupid toy" and not a real pet.......are the same idiots with their faces stuffed in there Iphones, panicking when with out it. You are not as superior to these seniors as you think.
crabtrap, You are SO right!
Absolutely true
Love that these people have people (and pets!) to keep them company. Beautiful story. Thanks for posting.
My mom is in stage 7 of dementia. This is killing me inside. Something like this pet would make her smile, but she might be afraid of it the next day or later. People talking to the patients is better, playing familiar music and giving them mind stimulating thing to do.. I take my crafts to moms and let here rip some paper for paper Mache and she and she kicks in and tried to lead the project and she seem so proud. Worship your parent! ...... Like me, you don't want to do this alone!
This is great! U don't actually have to take care if it, and it calms them down!
brings joy to my heart
this is where were all headed folks, swallow yr pride while yr yung
They are so happy.. God bless..
I don't see something depressing in this video and that's cool if something robotic can bring joy to suffering people. Joy for All companion pets are awesome. That's it!
I'm not crying... your crying! Really though, this is amazing. I always thought these things were just gimmicks for kids. I stand corrected.
thanks for making this video
Guy says he’s director of memory care...Vice puts his title as head nurse
some people think their toy pet is real, other think a wizard in the sky impregnating virgins is real
Looks like they could make them at least *sound* a little bit real? To me, those robots sound like people imitating cats.
With Dementia, folks must enter the LOWD (loved one with dementia's) world, and 'meet them where they're at'. It's _not about us_ or if we're 'comfortable' with a robot cat really being fake. In Dementia care, staff use to gives the LOWD (loved one with dementia) the ~LEAST Distress~. Look how happy this toy makes them.
You know, I wish my grandma still functioned at this high of a level, no joke, murr...
Awww that's so sweet and sad at da same time
we have them at our long term care love them
What a wonderful video! Good job.
This looks wonderful* I will get one for my family! Thank you Researchers.
My Dog Layla is watching this right now. She is furious! She barked at the screen saying, "Dey Terk 'Er Jerbs!" (She's from North Carolina)
may be I needed the dog like that when was a kid, my parents won't let me have dog, they said when I get big I can have 10 dogs if I want, so I grew up and I got my own house now i have 300 dogs and love it!
I think this is beautiful.
I’m autistic and I love my doggy that’s just like these ones :)
I'm happy it brings you comfort :) have a good day!
I really hope I dont get dementia
Tougher on the family than the patient. There are much worse diseases out there to fear: lung problems; ALS, certain cancers, etc.
It's cute but really sad :(
Does anyone know what brand those cat and dog toys were? My late grandmother's care centre would probably really like a few of them, so if anyone knows the brand that would be very helpful.
I love this Good bless you❤️
I need one. My apartment complex doesn’t allow dogs and I just really need one
Simpsons warned us about this
Simpons did what exactly? I'm a little rusty on my mythos of the Simpons.
poser sh!t oh ok thanks captain
poser sh!t what episode?
Boi
Those seals - they're called PARO - are an actual thing. That episode of the Simpsons is based on that
There is one thing about old age, it doesn't discriminate.
We are all on the same path!
good for them
Its like playing with children
the sad thing is when the battery runs low they will cry ''it's dead''
Honestly I think these robotic pets are wonderful. You're really giving people that are incapable of caring for a real animal the chance to experience it. But they do have far more advanced ones coming out in 2020 that you would seriously never guess we're not real but they're not cheap and those are not just for seniors with dementia those are for people who are just incapable of caring for a real animal in general Jenny from tombot! Even better that's actually covered by medical insurance they could probably also get a bunch of these little robotic animals put into a hospital easily considering bad medical insurance does cover robotic animals as long as a licensed doctor deems it necessary for that individual. Robotic animals are not in alternative territorial animals it is something that gives people that are incapable of caring for a real animal an experience of love No Mess and none of the work just love. Robotic animals are deemed as FDA medical devices.