How Do Aging Adults Benefit from Pet Therapy?

The companionship of a pet can bring purpose and engagement to people of all ages, especially seniors. Spending time with a pet is a powerful way to prevent isolation, bring comfort, and promote healing. In addition to medication aide courses, we offer services like pet therapy, where our family dog visits the center each day with us.

As a trusted adult daytime center in Virginia, we will discuss how seniors benefit from pet therapy:

• Emotional Benefits
  Pet therapy can help seniors improve their social skills and lessen anxiety levels. It increases their self-esteem and confidence while reducing the risk of depression. Spending time with a pet also increases their ability to show gentleness and care.
• Mental Benefits
  Pet therapy offers numerous mental benefits for seniors, especially those with cognitive impairments like dementia. Petting an animal can improve mental stimulation and increase socialization. Pet therapy also stimulates memory and calms negative behaviors associated with dementia.
• Physical Benefits
  Pet therapy offers physical health benefits as well. Seniors experience more mobility from caring for a pet and encourage them to exercise. It helps lower blood pressure and improves their physical ability. Pet therapy also reduces anxiety and stress levels to promote overall wellness.

Raspberry Hill Adult Daytime Center is an elderly daycare in Forest, Virginia. We serve Forest, Bedford County, Lynchburg, Campbell County, and other surrounding areas.

Contact us for more about our personal care aide courses and adult day services.