ROBOTIC PETS ARE REAL AND THEY'RE HELPING PEOPLE WHO SUFFER FROM ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA

Welcome to the age of the robotic pet, these pets are used to help people who suffer from Alzheimer's and Dementia by having a "calming effect"

They are created with the help of the Jim Henson’s Creature Shop and are able to link to a smartphone for customizations for patient's needs, as in you can turn off the barking if need be

They are rechargeable, and should last all day according to the website, the selling price is around 500 dollars

I'm broke so I can't buy one to see how they are but, I do think that's money well spent for those that can afford one if it helps their loved ones find peace

Those are scary things to deal with and if these robot critters help then I'm all for it :-)