{"id":149140,"date":"2025-09-26T09:30:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T13:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140///news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//www.ucf.edu/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//news/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//?p=149140"},"modified":"2025-09-25T12:39:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T16:39:00","slug":"social-work-researchers-to-study-how-animal-robots-can-help-older-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140///news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//www.ucf.edu/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//news/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//social-work-researchers-to-study-how-animal-robots-can-help-older-adults/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//","title":{"rendered":"Social Work Researchers to Study How Animal Robots Can Help Older Adults/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u202f"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Can a cuddly robot modeled after a baby harp seal help ease anxiety, stress and loneliness in older adults with dementia? Associate Professor Susanny Beltran and Professor Kim Gryglewicz, co-directors of the School of Social Work/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u2019s <a href=/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/"https:/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140///news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//healthprofessions.ucf.edu/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//socialwork/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//center/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140///news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/">Center for Behavioral Health Research and Training</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//a>, have been awarded seed funding from the <a href=/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/"https:/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140///news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//www.ucf.edu/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//college/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//health-professions-sciences/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140///news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/">College of Health Professions and Sciences</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//a> (CHPS) to find out.</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<p>The funding will be used in a study to advance the evidence base for non-pharmacological interventions in memory care settings, with the goal of finding effective ways to support mental health and wellness in older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment.</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<h3>Robots for Connection</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//h3>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<p>Beltran and Gryglewicz are evaluating the preliminary effectiveness and feasibility of the PARO therapeutic robot /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u2014 in this case, a soft, fluffy baby harp seal /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u2014 to improve mood, behavior and social interactions. While studies have shown that non-pharmacological interventions, like pet therapy, have positive effects, access to animals in <a href=/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/"https:/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140///news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//www.ucf.edu/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//health-and-human-performance/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140///news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/">healthcare</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//a> settings is limited due to allergies, hygiene and cost. 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the Seal is equipped with voice and tone recognition, heart rate monitoring, and light and touch sensors. Its behaviors are designed to spark nurturing responses that can boost well-being. (Photo by Grayson Keglovic)</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//figcaption></news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//figure>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<p>CHPS obtained its first PARO robot, nicknamed Sully the Seal, in 2023.</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<p>Social work <a href=/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/"https:/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140///news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//www.ucf.edu/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//faculty/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140///news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/">faculty</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//a> have already used Sully to support domestic violence victims during debriefing sessions and to provide companionship and interactive stimulation for neurodiverse adults. Beltran, a former nursing home social worker specializing in end-of-life care, saw an opportunity to bring Sully to older adults in long-term care settings to improve social engagement, foster connection and reduce loneliness.</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<p>The PARO robot is already in use in over 30 countries, including in hospitals, long-term care and behavioral health settings. The FDA recognizes it as a Class II medical device. Clinical studies have shown that the robot reduces cortisol levels and improves mood. Equipped with voice and vocal tone recognition, heart rate monitoring, and light and touch sensors, its behaviors are designed to elicit nurturing responses from users, which have been associated with physiological and psychological benefits.</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<p>CHPS will acquire a second PARO robotic seal for use in the study.</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u201cMany older adults in long-term care have few opportunities for consistent, meaningful connections,/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u201d Beltran says. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u201cSocial engagement robots like PARO offer a simple way to create moments of interaction in settings where social connection doesn/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u2019t always happen naturally./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u201d</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<h3>An Alternative Method of Care</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//h3>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<p>Memory care settings often heavily rely on medication to manage behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Still, these approaches can have limited effectiveness, carry side effects and may not be appropriate for all residents. Beltran and Gryglewicz/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u2019s <a href=/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/"https:/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140///news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//www.ucf.edu/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//research/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140///news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/">research</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//a> will address critical gaps in research by developing and testing a structured intervention that combines guided group sessions and one-on-one interactions using PARO robots.</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<p><strong>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u201c</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//strong>Our intervention is not only innovative but also offers therapeutic benefits for enhancing the quality of life for residents,/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u201d Gryglewicz says.</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<p>Human-animal bonds are linked to healthy aging and an improved quality of life, including decreased blood pressure, cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels, feelings of loneliness, anxiety and symptoms of PTSD, according to the American Humane Society. Yet many older adults in memory care are unable to manage the responsibilities of pet ownership.</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<p>Robotic companions like PARO may be an alternative to a /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u201cliving/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u201d house pet, with the ability to /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u201csense/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u201d its environment and provide comfort to human companions.</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<h3>How the Study Will Be Conducted</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//h3>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<p>The Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ study will take place at two Central Florida memory care facilities, where 50 older adults with cognitive impairment or dementia will participate in both group and individual sessions with the robotic seals<strong>.</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//strong></news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<p><a href=/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/"https:/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140///news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//www.ucf.edu/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//degree/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//social-work-msw/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140///news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/">Master/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u2019s in social work</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//a> students will lead group sessions, guiding participants through nurturing interactions, such as petting and talking to PARO. Nursing staff at the memory care facilities will help track behavioral and emotional responses before, during and after the sessions.</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u201cFor residents who may struggle with verbal communication, Sully can become a shared point of engagement, triggering smiles, memories or moments of interaction that might not otherwise occur,/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u201d Beltran says.</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<h3>A Surprising Showcase</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//h3>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<p>This past summer, Beltran showcased Sully at Orlando Health/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u2019s Second Annual Mental Health Conference, where she shared her experience using the robotic seal to enhance clinical impact. Social work professionals from around the state were able to experience Sully/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u2019s nurturing mannerisms in real time.</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<p>As Beltran presented, conference attendees heard soft squeals and subtle movements from a table in the back corner of the room. It was Sully, ready for attention before the seal was even introduced to the stage.</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<p>Sully purred as he was passed around from attendee to attendee, whining when he wasn/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u2019t petted.</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u201cWhen I first introduce Sully, many social work practitioners expect that clients won/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u2019t connect with it or are skeptical that a robotic animal could be meaningful,/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u201d Beltran says. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u201cThe feedback I hear most often is surprise at how quickly Sully sparks real warmth, comfort and engagement./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u201d</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<h3>Future Efforts</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//h3>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<p>Looking ahead, Beltran and Gryglewicz plan to expand the college/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u2019s robotic /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u201czoo/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u201d within the next year to include other robotic animals like cats, dogs and birds.</news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140//p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/n<p>/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u201cThe goal of our research is to facilitate meaningful connections with these robotic companions, enhancing socialization and emotional well-being for individuals with limited social interactions and capabilities,/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u201d Gryglewicz says. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/149140/u201cWe plan to scale this intervention for widespread dissemination in healthcare settings in the 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