Robotic Pet Use Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults.

Journal: The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences
PMID: 32789476

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The primary purpose of this study was to explore the efficacy of robotic pets in alleviating loneliness for older adults.

Authors

  • Janella Hudson
    Research for Aging Populations, Optum, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • Rachel Ungar
    Research for Aging Populations, Optum, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • Laurie Albright
    UnitedHealth Group, Medicare and Retirement, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • Rifky Tkatch
    Research for Aging Populations, Optum, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • James Schaeffer
    Research for Aging Populations, Optum, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • Ellen R Wicker
    AARP Services, Inc., Washington, D.C.

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