...Topic: Pet Therapy and The Elderly I. Introduction: Humans were not destined to live in isolation, but to establish meaningful relationships and companionships with others. Thesis: Pet therapy has made a substantial and positive impact on the affected elderly since it has improved social stimulation behaviors, provides emotional and physiological stability and alleviates the symptoms of depression. II. Body 1.) Pet therapy improves social stimulation behaviors.(Condit, 2010) A.) Animals can be labeled as alternatives to children who have grown and have moved in with their families or spouses who have passed away. (Beck &Meyers, 1996) * Provide opportunities to increase human-to-human social interaction * Interactions with pets enables them to live alone without being lonely B.) The elderly would be able to bond with the pet since it produces a “stress-reducing effect”. (Beck &Meyers, 1996) * Opportunities for fun and relaxation with the pet * Being able to talk to the pets to vent out their feelings or expressions C.) Studies show that those who experience bonding with their pets facilitate communication and interaction. (Condit, 2010) * Aids in the elderly achieving a positive attitude while conversing with people * Animals including dogs, cats, birds encourage social and verbal interaction 2.) Pet therapy provides emotional and physiological stability.(Condit, 2010) A.) Studies state that pet therapy enhances...
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...Anthrozoose, 19(2), 1. Pets are believed to have a positive effect on people and their ability to interact with others, enhance their perception and lower anxiety. For this study four video tapes were presented to 85 subjects who were all students at the University of Toronto. Two therapists made two different video tapes introducing themselves as psychotherapists and the methods they use in their therapy. One video was of the therapist alone and the other was with them and their pet, in this case a dog. Randomly the subjects watched one of the video tapes and where then asked to fill out questionnaires. Two of the three hypothesis were confirmed; animals do have a positive effect on self-disclosure and the overall ratings of the therapist were higher than those without the dogs present. 2. Three different hypothesis were attempted in this experimental study. Would the therapists with dogs score a higher overall rating without a dog? Would those therapist with dogs elicit a higher level of self-disclosure from participants? Would there be an interaction effect for attitude toward pets? All three of these hypothesis were being tested on the theories that animals have a significant impact on human well-being, that there is a positive outcome on social interaction, and positive outcomes of animals around patients towards their physiological and psychological health. 3. For this study two therapists were asked to introduce themselves and their methods of therapy on video tape. The...
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...As I stated before, pet therapy is used in order to treat patients who wrestle with emotional and mental behavioral disorders in their daily lives (Dogtime 1). This is not a new experimental therapy, in fact more than 150 years ago the use of pets in the medical field started to become popular (Rovner 1). The natural human instinct of the fear of being judged and the difficulties of opening up can cause stress in a patient's life. Animals, on the other hand, accept people for who they are without judgment or threatening behaviors. Animals allow people to wholeheartedly interact with them, which improves the mood and self esteem of a patient (Dogtime 2). Pet therapy is often used in care homes, hospitals, treatment centers, schools, and nursing...
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...Future plans My future plans with my Pet Therapy Capstone project is to continue to go and contribute even if it is just as a volunteer to one of these facilities, so that the continuation of pet therapy does not stop there. Obviously the pet will be there visiting in the facility and interact with patients/residents on a positive noted, but also improve nurse-to-patient interaction and communication. To help address the issue of separation identified in some of the residents presented with the dog, making their time schedule in which they interact with the dog either longer or during the time that other activities going on as well could be beneficial. By doing this, then not all the attention is directly with or on the dog, making the...
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...Presenting Problem I will begin with a problem related to sexual abuse and the ensuing family problems and legal issues following it. I am currently working in my field placement at Lifespan Family Services, (LFS), with a 16-year-old boy who was discharged from a residential treatment facility to a foster home from this agency. The boy we will call Brian, was referred by the Jefferson County Probation Department with the goal of transitioning him back to the home of his maternal grandparents who currently take care of one of his older brothers. Brian and his two older brothers share the same biological father who perpetrated sexually on all three boys. During the first several years of Brian's life he lived in the home where the incidents took place. After it was discovered that the father was abusing the boys, Children and Youth Services, (CYS), of Jefferson County removed all three boys from the home pending charges against the biological father. The father of the three boys was eventually convicted of a multitude of charges related to his perpetrating on the boys and was given a lengthy prison sentence. Brian's mother was involved with a multitude of paramours’ in short term relationships one of which resulted in the birth of a girl. Brian's mother eventually remarried and maintained custody of the three boys and their younger sister. The stepfather had very little interest in fathering the three boys and would have almost no positive interaction with them. The union between...
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...between each search term will give results that contain all the search terms, where using the word “or” between search terms will give results that contain at least one of the search terms. Focusing your search using limiters such as the document type, methodology, publication type and year are helpful search strategies to use in conjunction with the afore mentioned strategies. Using a variety of search strategies is important to limit your search to make it as efficient and effective as possible. When I first started the basic search I used the words pet ownership, beneficial, and health. The search options I used were to find any of my search terms, publication year 2005-2015, and English. This search generated 572 116 results. There were too many results to determine the relevance of these search results. I then used a basic search again using all the same search parameters as the first search, and typing in the question, “Is pet ownership beneficial to people’s health? If yes, why?” This search resulted in 185 044 results, which was again too many results, but a narrower field. The specific question resulted in a narrower search results, so I used this idea to proceed with a more advanced search. I tried an advanced search using Boolean...
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...Comments 1 24 Pet Watch pet protection Services http://www.24petwatch.com/ P.O Box 2150, Buffalo, NY 14240-2150 866-597-2424 (1) $1,500/Year, (2)$3,000/Year , (3)$20,000/Year 2 4530 Richmond Road, Cleveland, OH 44128 Dog (1) English Bulldog 2 San Antonio $37.88 per month Dog Great Dane 6 Houston $64.69 per month Cat Domestic Shorthair 5 Dallas $307.83 per YEAR Cat Tabby 2 Austin $23.44 per month 2 Embrace Pet Insurance Agency http://www.embracepetinsurance.com 800-511-9172 3 4 3 Healthy Paws http://www.healthypawspetinsurance.com/ P.O. Box 50034 Bellevue, WA 98015 907 NW. Ballard Way Seattle, WA 98107 800.453.4054 $15 - $90 depending on plan selected. Unlimited # of Accidents CoveredUnlimited # of Illnesses CoveredHereditary & Congenital ConditionsTherapeutic DietAlternative TreatmentsMedicationsDiagnosticsAmbulance & (1)$100, (2)$100, $250, (3)$100, $250, $500, Paramedical; *Additional benefits:Boarding & Kennel Fees - $500 Per Incident; Trip Cancellation - *Additional Benefits are in addition to the comprehensive Veterinary $1000 $500 Per Incident; Lost Pet Recovery Costs - $500 Per Incident; Additional Living Expenses - $500 Fees Coverage, and are not subject to a co-payment or a deductible. Per Incident; Euthanasia & Cremation - $200; Accidental Death $1,000 Breed-specific conditions Cancer treatment Diagnostic testing and imaging (e.g. X-ray, ultrasound, MRI) Surgery, hospitalization, and nursing care Alternative therapies and rehabilitation...
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...therefore everyone should own a cat or two. Two breeds of cats that make great pets are Burmese and Ragdoll. Cats are proven to help lower blood pressure and relieve stress; they are good companions for the elderly and are great low maintenance pets. Therefore, everyone should own a cat because cats are great stress relievers and help lower blood pressure, make good companions to the elderly, are an easy care pet, especially the Ragdoll and Burmese breeds. Two different breeds of cats that make great pets are the Burmese and the Ragdoll. Burmese cats are good family cats; they are great with children and dogs as well as other animals. Burmese are a talkative breed and...
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... This led to the development of therapy dogs, they were provided to people living in retirement homes, nursing homes and even in hospitals. They are also in schools and educational centers as an assist to children who have difficulties learning. From the first therapy dog known, smoky, therapy dogs have evolved over the years, therapy dogs now also serve as service dogs, helping people with autism and PTSD. Therapy dogs help children to become better readers by being a good listener. One of the illnesses that dog therapy has...
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...the Interior F.K. Lane suggested the use of dogs as companions for the psychiatric hospital's residents. From 1944 to 1945 at an Army Air Corps Convalescent Hospital at Pawling, New York was the earliest known extensive use of companion animals. Farm animals were used with patients that were recovering from war experiences. After the war, they began to use animals in outpatient psychotherapy. During the 1970's, case studies were reported of animals facilitating therapy with children and senior citizens. In our own time the urban population's often unsatisfied need for intimacy, and contact with nature may reflect the great increase in pet ownership. According to the article Live Longer- Own a Pet, no author, stated "the US Department of Health concluded that pets increased the survival rate of heart attack victims. The study revealed that 28% of heart patients with pets survived serious heart attacks, compared to only 6% of heart patients without pets." Medical studies on the human-animal bond reveal that pet owners are more likely to have reduced stress...
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...Topic Pet ownership and its benefits Research question: Are there any benefits to owning a pet? Thesis Statement Research suggests that owning a pet is beneficial because it helps alleviate depression, reduces anxiety, reduces stress and promotes interpersonal interaction with others. References Reference #1 Moore, A. (2002). Get a Pet-Doctor's Orders http://www.prevention.com/health/healthy-living/happy-health-benefits-adopting-pet This article explains why some doctors are now starting to recommend pet prescriptions to some patients who live alone. It explains how a pet can have a positive effect on your emotional and physical health when dealing with health issues such as cancer and high blood pressure. There was a study conducted by the University of California’s Center for Animal Alternatives. The study showed that pet ownership was especially beneficial to elderly individuals as they are susceptible to depression and feelings of loneliness. The study showed that pets were able to provide feelings of comfort which helped with the feelings of loneliness and depression. Dr. Becker traveled across the country and conducted 350 interviews with scientists, physicians and experts to find how an animal has the ability to detect and treat some diseases and conditions. The people interviewed were experts from the National Institute of Health and Harvard University’s School of Medicine and the Mayo Clinic. . The study done by Dr. Becker found that...
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...For many years, dogs have been considered man's best friend. Although most people may believe this phrase refers to the physical and emotional relationship between an individual and their pet, it truly has a much deeper meaning. Very few people know the true impact that dogs, and animals in general, have on individuals who suffer from mental disorders. Especially those who suffer from an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). These amazing individuals benefit greatly from the presence of a canine, sparking numerous research efforts to determine whether or not animal assisted therapy is a viable option for treating the condition. With that being said, animal-assisted therapy helps with the social aspect of a child with autism, allowing him/her...
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...I would seek to find out all the laws that concerns dogs in the workplace and how they work. I would make sure that the policy is written with the accordance with those with a disability in the workplace, as well as post it in a place where every employee can see it. I would also give each employee a hard copy so there would be no way they could say that they didn’t know about the policy. This policy would state that the company only allows social, service and therapy dogs only to those that have a disability or behavioral...
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...People are becoming more concerned for their own health and the type of diet they are consuming and it was natural that I one point they become concerned about what their dogs were eating. Pet owners are willing to spend a significant amount of money for the benefit of their pets who is often considered a member of a family. That is why the dog food manufacturers responded by creating more quality pet food that is often estimated to be similar in quality as the human food. Many owners have become more concerned about the ingredients used in dog foods and they are now reading labels more carefully and raising questions that can significantly affect the market. Dog food industry is driven by consumer demand and a new trend in the industry is going toward pet food that is specialized, such as diet food. As the obesity in dogs is becoming potentially serious problems potential for this type of market is increasing rapidly. Excess weight is responsible for a number of serious problems in dogs. Obesity can influence the development of diabetes, stroke or heart attack, shortness of breath etc. In addition, obesity can deteriorates symptoms in dogs suffering from bone and joint diseases. In older obese dogs, there is...
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...determine the cause(s) it is recommended to first assess whether the inappropriate elimination is a medical problem, a marking problem (eliminating on surfaces vertically), or a toileting problem (eliminating in the wrong location) (Horwitz 40). However, before it is assumed that the cat is behaving badly, there are many medical conditions that can have negative effects on a cat’s urinary and gastrointestinal systems. Cats with medical ailments such as feline lower urinary tract disease, feline idiopathic cystitis, kidney disease, diabetes, liver disease, arthritis, constipation, cognitive dysfunction, etc., exhibit the same symptoms and signs as seen in behavioral elimination problems (Carney, et al. 580). So it is strongly recommended that the pet be evaluated by a veterinarian before any elimination issue is erroneously determined to be strictly behavioral in origin. A thorough diagnostic work-up consisting of a urinalysis, urine culture and abdominal radiographs should be performed by a veterinarian to rule out any underlying medical issues that could be exacerbating the inappropriate elimination behavior (Carney, et al.582). If the diagnostic tests come back within normal limits and there is no indication of any abnormalities to suggest a medical cause then a behavioral assessment of the cat should be conducted (Carney, et al. 582). According to the American Association of Feline Practitioners and the International Society of Feline Medicine, there are four basic causes of feline...
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