My 94 year old Mom keeps asking me if she could have a dog and she can't for several reasons. Since Mother's Day is not far away I placed an order for a Therapy Robotic Dog.
My Mom's dementia is not advanced so she will know it's not a real dog. I don't know what to tell her when I give it to her? Do I tell her it's a toy dog? She's not stupid. Even so, I think she will really like it from what I read about this pet.
Anyone have experience with these therapy robotic pets?
Thanks, Jenna
I'd be honest with your Mother & say I know you'd like a real dog, but it is very hard right now (with that bad virus going around) but I was hoping this little friend would by give you a smile.
My Gran just loved dolls & had names for them. No dementia at all just imaginative & not afraid to show it. Even the fireside china dogs had names. I think she would have played along & named a little robotic dog straight away & decided when it was time for Doggy to sit on her lap for some pats.
I hope it is a winner. If not, she may enjoys it in the future.
I'll be honest with her because she knows when I'm not.
Jenna