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 ...

There’s a general societal discourse that pets are good for our mental and physical health, although the research does not match up to this. Instead, things are much more mixed, as having a pet can ...

Alice Lewis' living room, in her small house east of downtown, is a little crowded. There's Alice herself, of course, and among the others are her second cousin, Melba Lewis, whom she takes care of, a ...

Helen Macura has always wanted a dog, but the Prohibition-era home she has lived in since 1945 isn't safe for a potential pet. Her childhood dream of owning a dog finally came true a couple years ago, ...

The robotic pets will be distributed by the New York State Office For Aging. Helen Macura has always wanted a dog, but the Prohibition-era home she has lived in since 1945 isn't safe for a potential ...

Technology is often viewed as a contributor to our culture's epidemic of loneliness and isolation, but one company is trying to prove the opposite. Ageless Innovation's meowing "cats," wagging "dogs," ...

Affectionate, loyal, fluffy, nurturing: There are lots of reasons why dogs make great companions for seniors. Not only do dogs provide comfort and friendship, but they also help keep seniors healthy ...

“Jennie” was created to bring comfort and support to the 300+ million seniors struggling with dementia or mild cognitive impairment SANTA CLARITA, CA, UNITED ...