Ageless Innovation designs plush, "lifelike" animatronic pets that make realistic sounds and motions, providing comfort and companionship to individuals. NYSOFA has so far provided over 31,000 pets to older adults.

Ted Fischer, CEO and CoFounder of Ageless Innovation, also speaks on partnerships with local aging and health services organizations to host “Reach Out and Play” events. These intergenerational game events are part of a national initiative that is bringing together generations for game play. Learn more about upcoming “Reach Out and Play” events here.

This video Is part of a series featuring aging services innovators, who are working in partnership with the New York State Office for the Aging and the Association on Aging in New York to make vital connections for older adults.

In this series, you'll learn about agetech platforms, program models and service delivery models that are transforming the landscape of aging services, making New York State a national leader in innovation partnerships.

Recorded at the 2024 Aging Concerns Unite Us Conference, June 2426, 2024, in Albany.