Best wishes to you both.

but good to hear about the kitty...my mom is in pretty bad shape in a nursing facility and I have been thinking of getting her one of these...take care of yourself and family...peace...

If you can afford one and if dementia is part of her health problems, I am almost sure it would bring her comfort.

I read about robotic cats after you posted in December ... fascinating. The cat “purrs,” right? Real cat purring seems to demonstrate a self-healing mechanism for them.

The vibration feels real when you touch its torso. I think that"s a big part of its appeal.
Thanks, JudyM.

I am myself a cat person, and while I would hope I'd have a real feline with me, especially in my old age, a robotic one is a fabulous way to go.

When the day comes that I can no longer take care of the real ones.

I'm so sorry that your mom broke her hip. I hope she will heal quickly. And I would bet that cat does have something to do with keeping her calmer. She has something familiar with her and it is also something for her to focus on.

Hang in there. And don't forget to take care of you while you are taking care of her.

has been much less stressful than staying home and worrying. I was almost shocked, in a good way, by how chipper and lucid she is.

It was harder on Mr. Femmedem because our car died on his way back from the airport.

but fritz got a younger family. + i painted fritz for her.

Parkinson's is such a cruel disease.

and the latest outrage by Tangerine Mussolini, but we can share our stories and offer kindness and support to each other. The robotic cat is such a great idea for those suffering with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. It has been recommended to get doll babies for Alzheimer’s patients and for some it works better than a drug to calm them, stop grabbing behavior and give them purpose. They can hold the baby, rock it, give it a bottle and cuddle with it. It sounds like the robotic kitty could serve a similar purpose with no allergy issues, no upkeep, no litter box!

Thanks for sharing this idea. This is good, practical information for those involved in elder care.

Glad she's doing ok.

I noticed how many women residents had plush animals and/or dolls. They got quite attached to them and were obviously comforted by having them near. I get it. I thought it was wonderful. Whatever it takes.

so it's good to know that plush animals or dolls can have the same effect.

The cat might be a robot with limited movements and behaviors, but it is something familiar to her and that helps a hell of a lot to keep elderly people grounded in reality in the hospital and other unfamiliar places.

Hell, I think hospitals ought to issue them, robodogs as well as robocats.

That's a great idea.