The Effects of Therapy Dog Visits on Mood and Well-Being in Nursing Home Residents.

There has been a growing emphasis towards emotional well-being in the care of older adults. This is especially important with regards to residents in a nursing home, where they can often feel marginalized or depressed. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of pet-therapy in improving the mood and well-being in this subset of the population.
Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - Category: Health Management Authors: Source Type: research