Tens of thousands of older adults in New York are getting all the benefits of a furry friend – without the responsibility – thanks to a program that gives animatronic pets to seniors. The idea for the ...

A Nassau County extended care facility has enlisted the help of some unusual furry companions to combat the loneliness that seniors can experience. Studies show pets positively affect human health — ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New York’s senior citizens are being given “robot pets” — animatronic stuffed animals — as part of an ongoing effort to combat ...

To address the human problem of loneliness in seniors, the state has turned to technology — specifically, artificial intelligence. Since last year, more than 800 older New Yorkers, including 11 Long ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A Sisters nonprofit, Romeo's Joy , is bringing love and companionship to seniors with disabilities in an unusual way - through animatronic pets. They provide them to seniors with ...

A wagging tail and a soft whimper might sound like the real thing, but for thousands of older New Yorkers, the companionship ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As millions of older adults across the United States continue to experience loneliness and social isolation, non-profit ...

Ageless Innovation LLC, a global company devoted to reimagining how we positively live and age together through the power of play, is proud to announce their forthcoming presence at America's Health ...