My mum’s dementia is advanced but a robodog made her happier
Robot pets are reported to improve the wellbeing of people with dementia. Are they a revolutionary tool in social care, or a tech gimmick?
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Robot pets are reported to improve the wellbeing of people with dementia. Are they a revolutionary tool in social care, or a tech gimmick?
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