The Top 3 Reasons Why Pet Therapy Is Ideal For Nursing Homes
Pet therapy is gaining popularity as a means to improve our well being and to help achieve therapy goals.Pet therapyincludes two similar but distinct strategies: 1) animal-assisted therapy (AAT), which is using animals for a specific treatment goal (e.g., developing fine motor skills after a stroke by grooming or petting a dog); and 2) animal-assisted activities (AAA), which are using specially trained animals to provide more general therapy goals (e.g., cheering up patients in a hospital). These strategies are particularly relevant for the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the elderly, especially those in nursing homes.Here are three ways that pet therapy can help seniors, especially our family members in nursing homes:
What Makes an Animal a Therapy Pet?
Pet therapy animals require specialized training andcertification. Dogs have evolved to be loyal, easily trained, and well attuned to human emotions, making them the most common therapy pets, but cats and other animals can be used as well.
Looking for Pet Therapy Options?
Here are a few links to get you started on your search for pet therapy.
Pets on Wheels
Wags for Hope
Capital Caring Health
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