A study at Sarasota Memorial Hospital is showing promising results for elderly patients with dementia.

A hospital in the United States has tested an unusual method to help elderly people with dementia.

For a person living with dementia, a hospital stay can be a terrifying whirlwind of strange faces, loud noises and confusing ...

For millions of older adults, loneliness is an ongoing crisis, posing serious repercussions for mental and physical health. Spending time with cats and dogs can go a long way towards easing loneliness ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Elephant Robotics's MarsCat, the world's first bionic pet cat, is designed to serve as a robotic companion for homes, educational ...

When a loved one has dementia, you’ll do anything to take away some of their distress and pain. In the case of Cheryl Yates, she knew exactly what to do to help her 88-year-old father, Bob, through ...

A care home has introduced robotic dogs and cats to tackle loneliness among its residents. Stoneham Grove Care Home in Reading, Berks., says its 'robo-dog' and 'robo-cat' reduce stress and provide ...