Research has shown a link between pet therapy and improved emotional wellbeing for aged care residents, with many positive impacts reported among people living with dementia
This includes reducing feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety and confusion, as well as improvement in memory recall resulting from interaction with the animals.
Venco visits the home two days a week and in exchange for his company he receives two of his favourite things — pats and treats.
Owner Annemarie Kluvers, who is the Lifestyle Spirituality and Therapy Coordinator at MercyCare’s Maddington home, has been amazed by the difference Venco has made during time he has been visiting the home.
At our Kelmscott home, owner Chris brings her therapy dog Willow to the home every Monday since 2018 and the pair are given a warm welcome as they make their way through the home to say hello to residents.
Check out the video of Venco and Willow in action at our Maddington and Kelmscott Homes!
