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Long-term care (LTC) facilities interested in using robotic pets (cats and dogs) as a therapeutic recreational intervention for residents with dementia can promote resident engagement by following a new protocol. Previously there was no evidence-based protocol for using these devices with populations with dementia.

To develop the protocol, the researchers purchased robotic cats and dogs developed by Ageless Innovation and sold as “Joy for All Companion Pets.” The devices are sold commercially as toys and currently cost $124.99 for a cat, and $139.99 for a dog. Each comes with fur designed to resemble a live cat . . .

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