Evaluation of social relationships in elderly by animal-assisted activity

Pet therapy had its origins in the USA in the early 1960s and is based on the hypothesis that the relationship between different species may have a therapeutic effect.

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Published in:International psychogeriatrics 2012-06, Vol.24 (6), p.1019-1020
Main Authors: Menna, Lucia Francesca, Fontanella, Marzia, Santaniello, Antonio, Ammendola, Eduardo, Travaglino, Maddalena, Mugnai, Francesca, Maggio, Annamaria Di, Fioretti, Alessandro
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of Daily Living - psychology
Aged - psychology
Aged, 80 and over
Animal Assisted Therapy
Animals
Dementia - prevention & control
Dementia - psychology
Dogs
Female
Geriatric psychology
Humans
Male
Neuropsychological Tests
Older people
Pets
Social Adjustment
Therapy
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Summary:Pet therapy had its origins in the USA in the early 1960s and is based on the hypothesis that the relationship between different species may have a therapeutic effect.
ISSN:1041-6102
1741-203X
DOI:10.1017/S1041610211002742