Tag: Pets
Assisted Living: Should You Bring Your Pet?
While more assisted living facilities are now adapting to seniors who have pets, not all facilities allow the elderly to bring their pets along and with very good reasons. Research has continually indicated that there are numerous health benefits of interactions with animals. For this reason, there are proponents of allowing seniors to bring their Read More
Dogs, Seniors & Assisted Living In Fullerton, Orange County
There is plenty of evidence out there to suggest that pet ownership greatly improves our overall health. People who own pets have been found to be healthier in general and are less depressed than people without pets. While this is true for people of all ages, pets can be a great friend to an older Read More
Animals – Therapy for Dementia & Alzheimer’s Patients
“Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.” -George Eliot Animals are the perfect therapists and companions for individuals with Dementia / Alzheimer’s. They provide a huge amount of social support and unconditional love. Research shows that people with Dementia recognize a pet as friendly and non-threatening. When these Read More