Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As millions of older adults across the United States continue to experience loneliness and social isolation, non-profit ...

A pilot randomized trial by the University of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging found that a low-cost Joy ...

Helen Macura has always wanted a dog, but the Prohibition-era home she has lived in since 1945 isn't safe for a potential pet. Her childhood dream of owning a dog finally came true a couple years ago, ...

Emotional support animals provide comfort to millions, yet many people face challenges caring for them. Whether due to dementia, cognitive impairments, or other conditions, not everyone can maintain a ...

For a dementia patient, holding a robotic dog or cat can provide soothing moments in the life of a person whose loss of memory and other mental faculties is interfering with daily life. “When given to ...

Tombot, a California-based robotics company that makes a robotic puppy that serves as a companion animal for people who cannot care for a live animal, announced that it has closed an oversubscribed $6 ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 10 (UPI) --Emotional support dogs can serve people with various mental health needs, but many of them can't care for an animal at home. That's where Tombot Inc. feels it can help. The ...

Two groups that are particularly prone to social isolation – older adults and international students – felt much less lonely when they engaged in pet-focused activities, according to a new study. The ...

People of all ages rely on their pets for a serotonin boost, whether they’re throwing a ball for their dog, petting their cat or talking to their fish after a long day. Nancy Edwards, professor and ...

Franklin County Dog Shelter Director Kaye Persinger, left, holds shelter dog Sparkles while talking with Ann Valentine, 71, of Columbus. Valentine adopted a dog from the shelter a few years ago. She ...

Children are naturally playful, but 'what' and 'how' they play is entirely up to you as a parent or guardian. Not all toys are the same; some make your child smarter and well-behaved, and some are ...