Robotic Pets Can Improve Mood, Increase Physical Activity, Reduce Agitation And Improve Appetite Among Alzheimer’s Patients
Photo Opportunity
+ WHO: St. Andrews Country Club & Alzheimer’s Community Care
+ WHAT: ROBOTIC PETS put a new twist on therapy for Alzheimer’s patients
+ WHEN: FRIDAY APRIL 5,2019
+ WHERE: Alzheimer’s Community Care Specialized Day Center Advent Lutheran Church
4680 North Dixie Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Photo Opportunity: Patients as they receive their new pets and the joy the pets bring.
One quick look as the patient pets the cat in her lap and you would think it was a real pet. It purrs, rubs it’s face and even rolls over. But upon closer inspection you will see that it is in fact a robotic pet. To the patient, however, it is providing the warmth and affection of a real animal. Pet therapy is a proven technique for reducing anxiety in Alzheimer’s patients and improving mood. These hypoallergenic pets are able to provide the same therapy as real pets, but without the cost and responsibility. Having pets on-demand at the Specialized Adult Day Center will be an integral part of the daily cognitive therapeutic activities that are provided to each patient
About Alzheimer’s Community Care
Celebrating 22 years of service, Alzheimer’s Community Care is the largest provider of community-based, dementia-specific services in Florida. The leading non-profit organization serves 4,500 individuals in Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties, with a team of professionals skilled and trained in dementia-specific care and education. In addition to 11 Specialized Adult Day Care and Service Centers, Alzheimer’s Community Care offers Family Nurse Consultants, a 24-hour Alzheimer’s Crisis Line, an ID Locator Bracelet Service, Support Groups, Case Management, Education, Training, and Advocacy.
