Background: Individuals with mild cognitive impairment and dementia have impaired
physical and cognitive functions, leading to a reduced quality of life compared with those …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this literature review was to assess the effects of Animal-Assisted
Interventions (AAI) on elderly patients with dementia or various psychiatric disorders …

There is a need to develop nonpharmacological treatments and methods which can serve
as alternatives or complements to medications in dementia care. Previous research …

With a soaring trend of the incorporation of complementary therapies into the mainstream of
health care, animal-facilitated therapy has become a popular interest for the health care …

Aim To evaluate the effect of a dog-assisted intervention on the behavioural and
psychological symptoms of residents with dementia during a six-month period. Method The …

Background: A variety of group activities is promoted for nursing home (NH) residents with
dementia with the aim to reduce apathy and to increase engagement and social interaction …

Background: Recently, interest in nonpharmaceutical interventions in dementia care has
increased. Animal-assisted therapy has been shown to be one promising intervention but …

Simple Summary There is a growing literature on the benefits of companion animals to
human mental and physical health. Despite the literature base, these benefits are not well …

Fourteen people attending an adult day programme were recruited to a structured
horticultural therapy programme which took place over 10 weeks. The effects were assessed …

Discussione. Questo studio conferma la praticabilità della AAT con cani nella AD
lieve/precoce. AAT era correlata a minor danno sulle attività quotidiane e minor …