Pets and the Elderly

The Therapeutic Bond

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology
Cover of the book Pets and the Elderly by Odean Cusack, Elaine Smith, Taylor and Francis
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Author: Odean Cusack, Elaine Smith ISBN: 9781317774433
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: May 12, 2014
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Odean Cusack, Elaine Smith
ISBN: 9781317774433
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: May 12, 2014
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Here is an excellent “how-to” guide for initiating pet-facilitated therapy programs with the elderly. Pets and the Elderly is a practical book that explains how to implement carefully planned programs in residential and nursing homes and in geriatric and psychiatric hospitals, with pets in residence or as visitors.

The authors review past research, building a strong case for the therapeutic use of pets in the rehabilitation of older persons. They also share innovative program suggestions, testimonials from participants of successful programs, a comprehensive questionnaire for program evaluation, and the advantages and disadvantages of using various pets, highlighting their therapeutic potential, the training and care required, and much more!

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Here is an excellent “how-to” guide for initiating pet-facilitated therapy programs with the elderly. Pets and the Elderly is a practical book that explains how to implement carefully planned programs in residential and nursing homes and in geriatric and psychiatric hospitals, with pets in residence or as visitors.

The authors review past research, building a strong case for the therapeutic use of pets in the rehabilitation of older persons. They also share innovative program suggestions, testimonials from participants of successful programs, a comprehensive questionnaire for program evaluation, and the advantages and disadvantages of using various pets, highlighting their therapeutic potential, the training and care required, and much more!

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