Robot carers: redefining nursing for the 21st century

[Still Waters]

Imagine you’re 90 years old, a grandmother of three and your husband is also elderly and ailing. You need help with almost everything, getting out of a chair, going to the bathroom, getting dressed, eating and remembering your medications. Despite advances in life expectancy, ageing has not been kind, and you feel like a burden to your husband and the healthcare professionals who care for you.

Now, imagine being offered a robot that could help with many of these things –

https://theconversation.com/robot-carers-redefining-nursing-for-the-21st-century-230462

[+Desertrat56]

Initially I would think this is a bad idea, but after my visits to the nursing home where my aunt is and seeing how careless the humans are that are supposed to be taking care of everyone in that place, I am beginning to think maybe a robot would be a good idea.   At least the people would get fed regularly.   I don't know how you could program a robot to change a diaper on a 160 pound old person though.