Research shows reduced isolation and loneliness
The webinar covered research showing reduced feelings of isolation and loneliness and improved quality of life for older adults, their families and care staff when using therapy animals — both living and digital.
Content
- Sustainable ways of working with social service dogs, other animals and digital therapy animals
- Overview of studies and research articles
- How to clean digital companion animals to minimize the spread of infection
- Demo of a robot dog, robot cat and the bird Walker Squawker
- Demo of the new handmade Metakatt (Ragdoll) with rechargeable battery and voice control
10 benefits of therapy animals in care
Reduces loneliness and isolation, provides security and comfort, reduces anxiety and worry, promotes physical activity, requires no upkeep, stimulates memories and cognitive function, creates joy, reduces risk of injury, can be individually adapted and relieves staff.
About the speakers
Jessica Svensson is CEO of Hand Hund & Hälsa and certifies workplaces in the use of social service dogs and digital therapy animals. Fredrik Westergaard is CEO of Wera Welltech and a former development lead at Region Gotland.
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