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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 29, 2025

4 min

The Modern Companion: Are Robot Companions Good for the Elderly?

With over a quarter of adults aged 65+ considered socially isolated, loneliness is a major health risk. This raises a critical question: are robot companions good for the elderly, or are they a poor substitute for real connection?

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Oct 28, 2025

5 min

What are the benefits of and barriers to using a social robot PARO in care settings?

With the global population of older adults growing rapidly, the demand for innovative care solutions is increasing. Addressing this need requires understanding the full scope of benefits and barriers to using a social robot PARO in care settings, where technology can support, but not replace, human compassion.

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