calm and docile in nature as well as being tall enough to be accessible to people who are in wheelchairs or confined to beds.”Mike Baird, Chief Executive of HammondCare nursing home, also looked forward to the greyhounds visiting patients.
The independent Christian charity prioritizes life engagement and relationship-based care with residents. Baird believes that the new program will benefit both the dogs and residents.Baird said, “Meaningful involvement with everyday life is crucial to everyone’s well-being.
I am delighted that one part of this Life Engagement Pilot is evaluating how animal engagement and support can improve quality of life for residents.
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