Physical Benefits Pet Therapy
Pet therapy has been known to reduce this bodily function in any care setting
What is blood pressure?
Participating in music therapy can help lower this bodily function which is often linked to stress and anxiety
What is Blood Pressure?
Doing this activity with a dog has shown to decrease social isolation
What is going on a walk?
Listening to or participating in music therapy can help reduce this common feeling of sadness or loneliness in seniors
What is depression?
This population can benefit from pet therapy the most
What is older adults?
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Playing simple instruments or listening to music can help improve this aspect of physical health in older adults
What is mobility?
It has been shown that pet therapy can increase these 3 psychological states of patients with dementia
What is happiness, joy and comfort?
Studies show that listening to music can increase levels of this "feel-good" neurotransmitter, which helps regulate mood and reduce stress
What is dopamine?
Studies have shown that residents with dementia respond best to music from this time period of their lives
What is young adult hood?
Animal therapy has shown to ______ physical symptoms of psychological process of aging
What is lessen? (decrease)
Music therapists often use instruments like maracas, tambourines, or bells because they help older adults maintain this type of motor function
What is fine motor control?
Going on walks has shown to decrease which feeling in older adults
What is fatigue? (or lonliness)
This genre of music, often associated with relaxation, is commonly used on music therapy to help reduce anxiety in older adults
What is classical music?
The amount of time it would take of pet therapy to gain the desired benefits
What is 10-30 minutes?
Animal assisted therapy may be used to support patients to achieve preventative, curative and _____ _______
What is treatment goals?
Music Therapy is often used to help regulate this bodily function, which tends to slow down during deep relaxation or meditation
What is breathing rate?
Owning a pet has shown to help this strategy during hard times
What is coping strategies?
This type of memory, often affected by dementia, can be stimulated by familiar songs, helping older adults recall past experiences
What is long-term memory?
This type of music therapy session, where residents sing familiar songs together help improve mood and social connections
What is sing along?