And with the breakdown of traditional family responsibilities, a growing number of elderly are living away from their families and the family care they have been given in the past.
Robots to the rescue! Robotic beds that are controlled by voice can change from a bed to a wheelchair on command.
The robotic bear nurse can lift patients who weigh up to 135 pounds (61 kilos).
And for comfort and friendship, a soft robotic pet seal has been designed to show emotions with facial expressions, movement, and noises, and to respond to touch.
These are just a few of the inventions that are so promising.
Robots are the future of elder care.