Four-Legged Therapy: How Pets Provide Emotional Support for Individuals with Dementia
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ltcnews.comFour-Legged Therapy: How Pets Provide Emotional Support for Individuals with Dementialtcnews.comPets offer individuals with dementia a comforting and consistent presence, alleviating feelings of loneliness and anxiety. Their intuitive responsiveness and unconditional affection anchor patients in the present, providing solace amidst cognitive challenges.
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