In studies that have explored pet ownership in families affected by dementia, reported
benefits have ranged from improvements in patient behavior to reduction in caregiver blood …

This article considers the effectiveness of dog visitation therapy in dementia care and
considers implications for practice. The literature indicates that visits by animals to care …

Background: Persons with dementia may have severe physical and psychological symptoms
at the end of life. A therapy dog used in their care can provide comfort and relieve their …

The purpose of this article is to increase nurses' awareness of animal-assisted therapy as a
treatment option for older adults with dementia. We describe the differences between animal …

Many older persons experience neurocognitive impairments as they age, experiencing
cognitive and behavioral symptoms which may cause serious disruptions and lead to …

Objective: To provide further empirical evaluation of the effectiveness of animal-assisted
therapy in nursing home residents with dementia. Methods: Participants were 56 residents of …

Study Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine whether introducing a robotic
companion cat into a long term care facility may improve affect and, subsequently, increase …

Purpose. This cross-sectional study examined whether partnering with service dogs
influenced psychosocial well-being and community participation of adult individuals using …

Simple Summary People with aging or ill family members often fill the role of caretaker.
Companion dogs are often viewed as family members and because they age more rapidly …

Social robot pets promote engagement and psychosocial well-being among older adults, yet
little is known about their use among community-dwelling Veterans living with dementia …