An innovative study at Sarasota Memorial Hospital has found that interactive robotic pets can help hospitalized patients with dementia feel safer, more engaged and improve clinical outcomes. One of the first studies of its kind conducted in a hospital setting, the results highlight the value of using innovative, non-pharmacologic strategies to support dementia care.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
It killed Albert Einstein and Charles de Gaulle, Lucille Ball and John Ritter. And every year, it claims nearly 200,000 more without symptoms or warning. But at Sarasota Memorial, surgeons are saving lives with a homegrown new approach.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026