Pets in nursing homes bring both benefits and risks

(Reuters Health) – Pets that visit nursing homes or live there with a resident can be a benefit to all, but administrators also need to consider possible risks like injuries and illness and develop policies to avoid them, researchers say.


Source: Reuters Medical News

Robot dog lends a helping paw to dementia sufferers

BOURNEMOUTH, England (Reuters) – Among Ron Grantham’s happiest memories are the days he spent fly-fishing with his beloved dog, Spot. Now those memories are being revived by visits from his new best friend, Biscuit – a robotic dog.


Source: Reuters Medical News