Pet Visits Bring Joy to Seniors

Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne to talk about animal assisted intervention – who the dogs visit, and what happens during a visit. Starting with visiting senior living communities, they’re expanding to visit community colleges, military bases, and other sites. “The moment a senior spots a dog, many go from being nonverbal to verbal.”

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Visit Washington Therapy Dogs to learn about the state organization, or Pet Partners for national therapy dog information. You can also contact Suzanne or visit their Facebook group.

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Originally published May 25, 2023

Suzanne Newman

Suzanne Newman is the founder and CEO of Answers for Elders and host of the Answers for Elders podcast, supporting and assisting families in finding the best independent solutions in the world of aging.

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