This Old Man Who Has Dementia Was Given A Robotic Cat By His Family Since A Real One Wasn’t An Option

Cheryl Yates is a woman from Ontario, Canada, who has an 88-year-old father that is suffering from dementia. Since Cheryl wanted to help her dad, she decided to join forces with her family to find a way to do so. Her father Bob is unfortunately at the last stages of dementia. He is a true cat lover and he has always had a fondness for cats throughout his entire life. He took care of nine cats before. At one stage of dementia, he started to ask for his cats very frequently. Since he is restricted to a hospital bed, it’s not possible for him to take care of a real cat.

That’s why Cheryl ended up buying his dad a robotic cat from Ageless Innovation’s Joy for All. The whole mission of this company is to help our senior loved ones, and we can say that they are very successful at that, too since Bob was more than happy when he got his robotic cat! “My father loves all animals, but he loves cats in particular. He really was a cat person and he always had cats,” Cheryl wrote in a Facebook post.


“We decided to give him a Joy for All robotic lifelike companion cat in his favorite orange and white tabby color as a Christmas gift. This robotic cat is just awesome, totally interactive, and responds to petting, human touch, and voice. It can also lick its paws, meows, and purrs just like a real cat.” “It is capable of rolling over, blinking, and head butting as well! My dad is so happy with this cat. He calls his kitty Buddy and he is now much more relaxed and happy and this cat is absolutely keeping him company and getting him calm.”


Cheryl knew his father would enjoy this gift since she was well aware that his dad was a true cat lover. His dad is a funny man with a huge heart that is filled with love for all the animals, so this was the best choice for a gift. “My dad helped so many stray animals find new homes and took so many of them to shelters and human societies over the years,” she added. “He made generous donations to the humane societies and shelters. At some point in this disease, he was constantly asking for his cats and now he has one again.” “He thinks of this robotic cat as a real cat, so that’s actually bittersweet. Even though he can’t come home, now he has a companion.


Cheryl and the hospital staff realized Bob’s behaviors changed for the better. “His face brightened up when he had his kitty again, and it was a very precious moment for all of us. I really did cry,” she said. “He was really so cheerful on Christmas Day. He never lets go of that kitty. He thinks that’s an alive, real kitty. The nurses are aware of the difference in his behaviors as well and they are so surprised by that change.” “If you also happen to have a relative that’s suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia, I strongly recommend this robotic kitty to you.”


Cheryl and the hospital staff realized Bob’s behaviors changed for the better. “His face brightened up when he had his kitty again, and it was a very precious moment for all of us. I really did cry,” she said. “He was really so cheerful on Christmas Day. He never lets go of that kitty. He thinks that’s an alive, real kitty. The nurses are aware of the difference in his behaviors as well and they are so surprised by that change.” “If you also happen to have a relative that’s suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia, I strongly recommend this robotic kitty to you.”