The effects of pet facilitative therapy on patients and staff in an adult day care center. A pilot survey of animal-facilitated therapy in southern California and South Dakota nursing homes. Companion animals and the elderly. The influence of an animal on social interactions of nursing home residents in a group setting. A therapeutic measure for elderly patients.
Pets bring therapeutic benefits to nursing homes.
A visit to Pitman Manor and their live-in poodle. Pets and family relationships among nursing home residents. The perceived benefits to nursing home residents. Pet therapy with terminal cancer patients. Pet ownership as a protective factor supporting the emotional well-being of cancer patients and their family members.