The short three page paper outlines the benefits of using assisted animal therapy with nursing home residents. Examples are cited and several references support the concept. The article shows that pet therapy often helps people in nursing homes such as helping them to overcome their feelings of being lonely. Pet therapy has worked for many nursing homes and it is practiced in many nursing homes in the United States.
Pages: 3
Bibliography: 3 source(s) listed
Filename: 22189 #7009Pet Therapy in Nursing Homes Sept 16, 2004.doc