Chapter 1.

Introduction

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Pets and the Elderly: The Impact of Companionship

Photo Credit: Photodisc

Author: Ronald J. Comer

Princeton University

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1.1 Pets and the Elderly: The Impact of Companionship

This video shows the psychological and physical benefits of providing animal companions for elderly persons in a nursing facility. Similarly, interactions with children and a warm and stimulating environment positively influence the psychological and physical state of the nursing home residents shown in the video. As you watch, you will see that patients have a greater sense of purpose in life and that rates of illness and mortality at the facility go down significantly.

1.2 Check Your Understanding

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