Background Dogs are the most common companion animal, and therefore not surprisingly a
popular choice for animal-assisted interventions. Dog-assisted interventions are …

This review discusses the relationship between animal-assisted interventions (AAI) and
behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). A systematic search was …

Objectives The prevalence of neuropsychiatric symptoms in cognitively impaired nursing
home residents is known to be very high, with depression and agitation being the most …

Research on the impact of companion animals in the lives of older adults is considered from
two perspectives: pet ownership and in animal-assisted interventions (AAI). This paper first …

Animal-assisted therapies have become widespread with programs targeting a variety of
pathologies and populations. Despite its popularity, it is unclear if this therapy is useful. The …

Objectives. The aim of this systematic literature review (SLR) was to investigate the effect of
companion animals (whether simply as pets or used in more formal intervention …

Aims and objectives To provide an overview of available sensory stimulation interventions,
and their effect on persons with dementia and to present theoretical and methodological …

Equine-assisted services (EASs) are being increasingly used as complementary
interventions for military veterans who have experienced trauma. However, there is limited …

Disorders of communication, social relationships, and psychomotricity are often
characterized by cognitive impairment, which hinders daily activities and increases the risk …

Background Dementia is a chronic condition which progressively affects memory and other
cognitive functions, social behaviour, and ability to carry out daily activities. To date, no …