The company recently received recognition for its flagship item, Jennie the robotic puppy

LOS ANGELES—Tombot, a robotics company, announced the close—and oversubscription—of its $6.1 million Series A funding round.

Tombot’s flagship product, Jennie the robotic puppy, was designed specifically to treat the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and other health issues.

Researchers estimate at least 5.4 million U.S. children who provide care to an adult in their home

ST. PAUL, Minnesota—High school senior Joshua Yang understands sacrifice. When he was midway through 10th grade, his mom survived a terrible car crash. But her body developed tremors, and she lost mobility. After countless appointments, doctors diagnosed her with Parkinson’s disease, saying it was likely triggered by brain injuries sustained in the wreck.

At 15, Yang, an aspiring baseball player and member of his school’s debate team, took on a new role: his mother’s caregiver.

The study was based on a survey of more than 4,000 Americans aged 65 or older

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Caring.com, a senior living referral service and a site for care reviews, published the results of its 2025 Senior Mental Health Study. The study, based on a survey of more than 4,000 Americans aged 65 or older, found that one in three seniors have a clinical diagnosis of anxiety or depression.

The bill would increase access to mental health services for residents of skilled nursing facilities

WASHINGTON—Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced the Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act (S 1797), a bipartisan bill that would make mental health services provided by clinical social workers more available to Medicare beneficiaries.


Newsweek named the homecare provider one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025

CHICAGO—Help at Home, a provider of in-home personal care services, announced it has been named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025. The company said this recognition underscores its 50-year commitment to "caring for its care workforce" culture.

The organization's policy roadmap looks to advance policies & initiatives strengthening social ties & combatting social isolation

WASHINGTON—The Foundation for Social Connection Action Network (F4SCAN), a national advocacy and community organization dedicated to advancing policies and initiatives strengthening social ties and combatting social isolation and loneliness, announced a sweeping 2025-2027 policy roadmap to combat social isolation and loneliness.

Sens Rick Scott & Tina Smith reintroduced the SENIOR Act to address the growing number of aging adults suffering from mental & physical health issues

WASHINGTON—Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Senator Tina Smith announced the reintroduction of the Social Engagement and Network Initiatives for Older Relief (SENIOR) Act to address senior loneliness. Across the country, a growing number of senior citizens are suffering from mental and physical health issues, largely driven by an epidemic of loneliness.


The program hopes to ensure individuals with mental illnesses receive the indispensable treatment they need

BRONX, New York—Essen Health Care is thrilled to unveil its latest initiative aimed at providing crucial assistance to individuals grappling with mental illness in our community. The new initiative, the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Health Home Care Coordination Program, established under Kendra's Law, is for those who need essential mental health services.

EHC brings awareness so senior mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona—Executive Home Care, a provider of in-home care services, emphasizes the importance of mental health in senior care during Mental Health Awareness Month. As the aging population grows, mental health issues among seniors, such as depression, anxiety and cognitive decline, have become increasingly prevalent. Executive Home Care is committed to supporting senior mental health through comprehensive in-homecare services, the company said. 

As the team at VGM sees it, MHFA certification is just one more way they can help protect the well-being of VGM employee owners

WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM Group, Inc. recently announced that the entire team in its human resources department has achieved Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification. MHFA is a program of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Similar to physical First Aid and CPR, MHFA helps people assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis until professional assistance is obtained or the crisis is resolved.