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Encounter with a cute Cat and Animal Assisted Therapy by Nancie .. Patient Expert

Posted Sat 13 Sep 2008 11:48pm , and other small animals. Here is a website that provides some simple information on The Layman's Guide to Animal Assisted Therapy with a Free copy of Pet Therapy in .pdf format... be therapeutic to some patients. There is a therapy called "Animal-Assisted Therapy" (AAT). Wikipedia said: Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a type of therapy that involves Read on »

Wordless Wednesday: Pet Therapy by Selena Facebook

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Connecticut nursing and rehabilitation center institutes pet therapy program by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted Wed 14 Jan 2009 5:12pm the Farmington River, where it had fallen through thin ice. Southington Care Center is offering training classes for dogs to become certified pet therapy animals. The classes cost $90... Southington Care Center in Southington, CT is formalizing a pet therapy program that they say decreased pain, increased socialization and increased appetite Read on »

Pet Therapy Relieving Depression In Seniors by Gary S. Posted Tue 17 Nov 2009 7:21am The power of pet therapy is proving to be a big help to many seniors suffering from depression The Power of Pets Read on »

Agape Pet Therapy by agapegoldens Patient Expert

Posted Mon 18 Jan 2010 1:52pm Stop by and check out our "sister blog", Agape Pet Therapy. It is set up to chronicle our adventures in our ministry! We hope to see you there! Read on »

Pet Therapy reduces stress and lowers blood pressure for seniors receiving in-home care. by Gary S. Posted Wed 02 Dec 2009 12:10pm therapy can be very beneficial to seniors who love animals. Assisted Living At Home focuses on enriching the lives of their clients by utilizing pet therapy services to make... Researchers have documented the physiological effect pet therapy can have on humans. The Power of Pets Therapy animals are more than just fun; they can produce Read on »

Pet Therapy in Nursing Homes by Anthony Cirillo Patient Expert

Posted Tue 12 May 2009 5:56pm I came across this "obituary" for Boo. Boo was a therapy dog who made 3,000 visits to nursing homes during his career. Pet therapy is just one of many ways to be of service not just this week, National Nursing Home Week, but all year round. Let's just hope that people's concern with infection control is balanced with the great work provided by pet Read on »

Robotic Seal Added To Dementia Pet Therapy by Susan L. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 10 Nov 2008 4:45pm A robotic seal named "Ollie" has made his debut at a Virginia retirement community to help residents with dementia. Read on »

ME/CFS and Pet Therapy by Andrea P. Patient Expert

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Posted Tue 26 Aug 2008 4:29pm and mentally. "Pet therapy" is often used in hospitals, nursing homes, schools and prisons to help reduce loneliness, anger, depression, and stress. My own cats have brought me... a smile on my face! For more information on Pet Therapy check out the following articles: http://www.msif.org/en/publications/ms_in_focus/issue_5_healthy_living /the_value Read on »

Robotic Pet Therapy by Dr. Deb Patient Expert

Posted Wed 07 Jan 2009 6:52pm to humans. Based on the well-known properties of Pet Therapy, "Paro" - who is a Baby Harp Seal - has been designed to provide relaxation, entertainment and emotional companionship for children and adults who cannot care for a live animal, or whose environment prevents cohabitation with a live animal. Take a gander at all this amazing robot offers: Covered Read on »