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Hospital News Broward Health North’s Memory Disorder Center Gifts
and Healthcare Alzheimer’s Patients with Therapeutic Robotic Companion Pets
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According to the the condition and its progression.
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revealed that the interac- Dr. Hazel Wiley Robotic Pet who has been living with demen-
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robotic – can help lower blood pressure, and the closure of some adult daycares for him as a caregiver and improved the
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ease anxiety, reduce feeling of loneliness forcing people to stay home, many care- quality of life for him and his wife.
Update on COVID-19 and improve overall quality of life. givers run into unwanted behaviors from a “The robotic pet is a cat that has
Telehealth and Remote Broward Health North’s Memory loved one with a related disorder, which in improved my life as a caregiver,” said
Disorder Center, which treats about 700 fact would cause more caregiver burnout,” Parris. “We have a real cat, but the cat
Patient Monitoring patients annually, received a donation of said Hazel Wiley, D.O., medical director sleeps all of the time. My wife gets gloomy
robotic pets from the Department of and neurologist for the Memory Disorder at times, and I turn on the robotic cat and
Elder Affairs (DOEA) to help patients Center. “These therapeutic pets can offer sit it next to her. The cat vibrates and
For more information with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. our patients with dementia some relief purrs, turns its head, meows and lays back
on advertising and The companion pets are designed to while helping support caregivers at the on its back for a tummy rub. Immediately,
editorial opportunities, bring comfort, companionship and fun same time.” her demeanor changes. She looks at the
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today! reduce unwanted behaviors like agita- require round-the-clock support and calms my wife down. Her mood changes
tion, aggression and depression that are result in unpredictable behavior and immediately.”
associated with the disease. upsetting interactions given the nature of
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