UBC studying how therapeutic robot can help dementia patients
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UBC studying how therapeutic robot can help dementia patients
Description
January 28, 2020
A UBC-led team is studying how social robot technology can help improve the lives of dementia patients and as Linda Aylesworth reports, one robotic pet is already getting an early 'seal of approval'.
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UBC studying how therapeutic robot can help dementia patients02:02 | January 28, 2020 -
Palma’s Picks: Living in your own skin and not hiding anymore04:52 | 10 hours ago -
Ask an Expert: Five steps to building self-esteem04:42 | 11 hours ago -
Ask an Expert: Boosting your smoothie06:06 | April 11, 2026 -
Organ donation awareness04:18 | April 11, 2026 -
East Vancouver students get to school on ‘bike bus.’01:43 | April 10, 2026 -
Health Matters: Choices Lottery supports kids receiving treatment at BC Children’s Hospital04:56 | April 10, 2026 -
Maya Gebala heading to LA for treatment02:39 | April 9, 2026 -
Future of Abbotsford rest stop uncertain01:54 | April 9, 2026 -
Parents seek gene therapy for son02:15 | April 8, 2026 -
Province clearing out Abbotsford RV camp01:59 | April 8, 2026 -
Wellness Wednesday: Stress Management05:21 | April 8, 2026 -
Health Matters: Dealing with allergy symptoms03:45 | April 7, 2026 -
Identifying and managing workplace burnout03:44 | April 7, 2026 -
Port Alberni residents calling on feds to help with noise from Port Authority01:59 | April 6, 2026 -
Health Matters: Movember Canada launches its testicular cancer awareness campaign04:18 | April 6, 2026 -
Film highlighting stresses faced by emergency responders02:02 | April 5, 2026 -
Palma’s Picks: Moving forward with Parkinson’s Disease04:12 | April 5, 2026 -
Smithers extends security contract at encampment02:06 | April 3, 2026 -
B.C.’s social services impacted by high fuel costs01:48 | April 3, 2026 -
Province making changes to B.C. Family Residence program04:37 | April 3, 2026 -
New West issues ‘cool room’ requirement01:52 | April 2, 2026 -
Feds commit $127M to biomanufacturing to boost Canada’s life sciences industry02:00 | April 2, 2026 -
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Maya Gebala out of ICU00:29 | March 31, 2026 -
Larry Campbell contract extended as provincial advisor on Downtown Eastside03:26 | March 31, 2026 -
Langley mother calls for healthcare changes02:30 | March 31, 2026 -
Health Matters: Improving breast radiotherapy for every body04:36 | March 31, 2026 -
Union calls for more remote work due to gas prices01:53 | March 30, 2026 -
Poll: Majority support youth social media ban02:02 | March 30, 2026 -
Global BC Curious Minds: Tracking brain health in athletes01:48 | March 30, 2026
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UBC studying how therapeutic robot can help dementia patients02:02 | January 28, 2020
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Palma’s Picks: Living in your own skin and not hiding anymore04:52 | 10 hours ago
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Ask an Expert: Boosting your smoothie06:06 | April 11, 2026
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Organ donation awareness04:18 | April 11, 2026
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East Vancouver students get to school on ‘bike bus.’01:43 | April 10, 2026
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Health Matters: Choices Lottery supports kids receiving treatment at BC Children’s Hospital04:56 | April 10, 2026
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Maya Gebala heading to LA for treatment02:39 | April 9, 2026
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Future of Abbotsford rest stop uncertain01:54 | April 9, 2026
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Parents seek gene therapy for son02:15 | April 8, 2026
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UBC studying how therapeutic robot can help dementia patients
Description
January 28, 2020
A UBC-led team is studying how social robot technology can help improve the lives of dementia patients and as Linda Aylesworth reports, one robotic pet is already getting an early 'seal of approval'.
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