Yonkers, NY launched a pilot pairing vulnerable seniors with robotic pets to reduce depression

Yonkers, NY vulnerable seniors with robotic pets pilot

The Yonkers Office for the Aging partnered with the New York State Office for the Aging and the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services to launch a pilot that uses robotic pets to reduce rates of social isolation and depression among senior citizens. Participation was limited to homebound residents over the age of 60 and seniors living in nursing homes. Every three months assessments are conducted to examine the impact of robotic pets on loneliness and depression.

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Yonkers, NY

Municipality in New York

United States

Governments Involved

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Westchester County, NY

United States