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Comments for "Therapeutic Effects of Interacting with Animals"
Animal therapy is a wonderful complement to programs in place for seniors. But, to safeguard the health and welfare of all participating people and animals, each facility receiving services must establish and clearly document its own set of AAA/AAT policies and procedures in addition to risk management plans.
Animals are a god send in these types of situations. I've read that even introducing aquariums in the dining rooms of nursing homes has resulted in increased weight gain among the residents. And, just watching an aquarium has reportedly reduced blood pressure levels for certain people.