The number of elderly people in the United States is projected to more than double to 80
million by the year 2050, which will likely result in an increased incidence of dementia …

There is a growing population of those with dementia and other cognitive impairments that
affect the quality of life. This is attributed to advances in science, technology and medicine …

Background: Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is gaining popularity as part of therapy
programs in residential aged care facilities. Humans and pet dogs respond to quiet …

This study examined the effects of animal assisted therapy (AAT) on the social and agitated
behaviors of elders with dementia residing in long-term care. A purposefully selected …

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 …

Previous studies suggest that contact with dogs can positively affect the wellbeing of elderly
people in nursing homes, but there is a lack of research investigating the causal pathways of …

Traditional pet therapy enhances individual wellbeing. However, there are situations where
a substitute artificial companion (ie, robotic pet) may serve as a better alternative because of …

Aim The positive effects of animal‐assisted interventions (AAIs) in people with dementia
have been frequently reported in the literature. However, it remains unclear if the positive …

Although some research suggests that dog-assisted therapy may be beneficial for people
with dementia living in residential aged care facilities, the intervention has not been …

Background: Many researchers theorize that animal‐assisted therapy (AAT) will have an
effect on people suffering from the symptoms of dementia by evaluating short‐term‐effects …