Pet Therapy in a Nursing Home Setting

Abstract: This 5 page report discusses pet therapy programs that generally consist of volunteers bringing a dog or cat (a shelter animal or their own pet) to an in-patient facility in order to interact with residents or patients. National studies have confirmed the therapeutic effects of animals upon humans, especially those individuals who are confined due to age or illness. Human-animal contact encourages socialization for the isolated, independent movement for the immobile, memory stimulation for the elderly and plain talking for nearly everyone. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Filename: BWpetthp.wps

Pages: 5

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Catagory: Race, Politics & Society

Subcatagory: Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

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