A Little Love Goes a Long Way

Louis J. Halpryn, executive vice president of the Connecticut Association of Health Care Facilities, believes there to be no real problems occurring with having pets in nursing homes. Occasionally a tray gets knocked over and you get a pet that’s too fat from the patients constantly feeding them. Other than that, his experience has been very positive.

Having a pet in the nursing home inspires the residents to help care for the animal. Anyone with allergies or who are afraid of these animals, are not subjected to their visits.

PETS MAY HELP WITH DEPRESSION

Spectacular results can come from having pets where it …read more