Shady Lane Home resident, Maddie DeWitt, is enjoying visits from our Pet Therapy partners | Gloucester County NJ (https://s3.amazonaws.com/jnswire/jns-media/d9/41/12047851/32.jpg)
Shady Lane Home resident, Maddie DeWitt, is enjoying visits from our Pet Therapy partners | Gloucester County NJ (https://s3.amazonaws.com/jnswire/jns-media/d9/41/12047851/32.jpg)
Shady Lane Home resident, Maddie DeWitt, is enjoying visits from our Pet Therapy partners!
Commissioner Lyman Barnes, encourages animal therapy as it can reduce loneliness in seniors by providing a source of support and comfort. They also can improve mental stimulation and provide meaning. Petting, brushing, feeding, and talking to a pet can help seniors feel needed and engaged.
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