Pet Therapy
As well as being wonderful companions, pets also provide significant health benefits for seniors and may actually help them live a happier, healthy life.
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Kitten Therapy
Approach a cat rescue centre and ask if they would be willing to bring in some kittens. Residents who often wander will remain seated for extended periods of time watching the kittens.
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Dog Breeds Quiz
An all about dogs quiz! This is a fun quiz for the elderly in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
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Pet Therapy in Nursing Homes
For the elderly with dementia, depression declines after they interact with a therapy animal. As well as being wonderful companions, pets also provide significant health benefits to their owners.
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Pet Therapy (with a dog)
Pet Therapy in Nursing Homes has been enthusiastically accepted for decades. Stroking a dogs fur may elicit positive responses and lift the spirits of many a lonely resident.
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Living Eggs Program
We are currently running a 10 day living eggs program in our facility where we have had 10 chicken eggs delivered in an incubator.
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Horsing around
This week we had a lady bring into our facility, a miniature horse called WHISPER, she was so cute (the horse that is).
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10+ Benefits of Pet Therapy
Pets can help us lead happier, healthier lives. Companionship with a pet will ease loneliness, reduce depression, stimulate movement and boost moods.
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Pet Therapy - bathing a dog
Opportunity to reminisce. Focus of interest outside routine.
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Thank you for the resources provided on Golden Carers. I found them immensely valuable, relevant and worthwhile. Educational and updated information provided. Great activity ideas and suggestions. The activities presented are appropriate and can be adapted to different client groups in any English speaking country. It is easy to read and understand the instructions and explanations.
Marilyn Willock-James
Activity Officer
United Kingdom
