Humanoid robots coming to aid in dementia care provision: 16 humanoid robots working to augment care in 8 nursing homes across Minnesota

Dementia is a growing problem that is the cause for an increase in care provision needs. Staff shortages are having an adverse effect by creating an atmosphere where the people affected with dementia feel neglected and isolated. This is resulting in reduced quality of life for the people residing in assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Family members and caregivers have been forced to reduce contact with the residents due to the fear of infection given the vulnerability of the residents. The residents are losing emotional stimulation and this is adversely affecting their disease progression.