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The use and implications of a canine companion in a therapeutic day program for nursing home residents with dementia
Author(s)	René P Katsinas
Journal title	Activities, Adaptation & Aging, vol 25, no 1, 2000
Pages	pp 13-30
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Dogs [pets] ; Dementia ; Residents [care homes] ; Nursing homes ; Therapy ; United States of America.
Annotation	Results of this use of pet therapy included elimination of some restraints for wanderers, social interaction between the animal and individuals, between group members about the dog, and orientation of individuals to the present in the presence of the dog. Unexpected results included re-orientation of individuals who had withdrawn into themselves, and the use of the dog's presence to anchor residents' orientation to day of the week. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-001121208 A
Classmark	HVTD: EA: KX: LHB: LO: 7T
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