ANFS100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Malnutrition, Dementia, Phenethylamine
12 Sep 2016
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Therapy dog brings comfort o nursing home residents. The effects of aat on loneliness in an elderly population in long term care facilities: surveys, questionnaires, and interviews are important. It was also associated with their level of income: men and women 65+: on a self-rating, pet owners described themselves more positively (ex. Social interactions: the need for social contact and support is often not met in elderly individuals. Health issues: the elderly suffer greater psychological and emotional problems, leads to depression, loneliness, and isolation, the role of animals-some findings: Older patients/ bed-ridden patients animals served as social and tactile contacts. Nursing home patients with alzheimer"s disease showed improved social interactions amongst themselves and with staff, as well as increased calmness. Elderly (ages 75-81) pet bird owners showed greater social and psychological improvements than non-owners. Presence of a dog reduced aggression and agitation among individuals.
