Friendly robot companions tested to lift spirits of seniors with dementia
NCT ID NCT05178992
Summary
This study tested whether a specially designed social robot could help reduce apathy—a lack of motivation or interest—in older adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia living in long-term care. Researchers compared the usual facility activities to the usual activities plus time with the robot over 8 weeks. They measured changes in apathy and some thinking skills to see if the robot made a positive difference.
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee, 37212-2010, United States
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