Robot seal pups and chickens bring comfort and purpose to dementia patients.

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I like this idea, especially the chickens.

Paro the robotic seal provides unconditional love for aged care residents

ABC Wide Bay
By Jess Lodge
Mon 16 Jul 2018, 11:20am

Video: Paro the robotic seal comforts aged care residents (ABC News)

Meet Paro the seal.

Made in Japan, he is a robot, and responds to touch with movements and sound.

He is also a pet and a best friend for aged care residents in the rural Queensland town of Gayndah.
"It looks like a baby harp seal … he does nuzzle and close his eyes, anything that a pet does," said Vicki Boyd, facility manager at the Gunther Village aged care home in the North Burnett town.
"Residents who get frustrated … it calms them down."


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Full story here: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-...brings-comfort-to-aged-care-residents/9947946
 

This is truly a brilliant idea. Animals have been proven to calm people down but not everyone likes live animals due to fur, germs etc., The seal robot is a great idea. It’s amazing that it remembers voices in its data base and reads facial expressions.
I’m extremely impressed with this idea. These elderly folks look very happy and lively.
 
My daughter has four of those hens and they are very lovable. They don't mind being held and are fascinating to watch.
 

What a beautiful story. I love that in addition to this robot seal they also have live chickens and goats.

All the assisted living facilities I've visited (at least a dozen) allow residents have small pets; some facilities also have animals that belong to the facility. I've always been welcomed and encouraged to bring my small dog with me. Residents - whether in the memory care units or general residence areas - ooh and aah over him. They stop to pet him and chat with me, and often talk to me about animals that they've loved.

When my mom was in AL I used to watch a friend's baby once a week. With her mother's blessing, I frequently brought that adorable infant (and then toddler) to see Mom. I'm here to tell you that it was as if the sun had broken through the clouds for virtually all the people there, residents and staffers alike. The joy they showed at the mere sight of a little one was simultaneously heartwarming and heartbreaking - they were so isolated from multi-generational interaction. They were very respectful of boundaries and didn't grab at her or anything of the sort. They'd beam, smile, say hello, ask her name, her age, etc. When I'd visit without her, people would ask after her and request that I bring her back again soon.

My mother, of course, was over the moon when I brought the baby.
 
Lara said:
Star Song...what a beautiful idea of bringing your friend's baby once a week...and toddler.
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She brought so much joy to my mother that I have saved one of Mom's gold necklaces for her. I'll give it to her when she turns 16 (in 8 years) as a special remembrance of the bond that they shared.
 

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