As well as being able to talk, Bella checks if Patricia has taken her medication, plays the rock ‘n’ roll music she likes and reassures her when she is feeling anxious. DIGITAL CAREIn the United States, advances in healthcare and a public better informed about healthy lifestyles has lead to an increasingly ageing population. People aged 80 and older account for a third of all the Medicare spending in the United States, according to a 2015 report by the Kaiser Family Foundation. The data helps care staff monitor sleeping patterns, which contributes to good health. Richards has been told she will be allowed to keep her pet as long as Bella continues to help her with her health.

Source: Indian Express October 23, 2017 12:56 UTC