Did you know therapy animals are good for patients with serious or terminal illnesses? Being around animals makes people feel healthier and happier. Studies show that seniors who are active and always around others, or who own a pet decline in health far less rapidly than isolated or depressed seniors.
Having an animal in a patient's life can help improve their well-being and give new meaning to their life. Due to the numerous health benefits therapy animals provide, Paradigm Health is proud to offer pet therapy as part of its Life Enrichment Programs in Indianapolis and Central Indiana.
Pet therapy for patients, also know as animal assisted therapy, is a technique that uses animals to interact with individuals for numerous reasons to help improve their quality of life. They offer so many amazing health benefits such as:
When Jim Hitzeman searched for volunteer opportunities in his community, he was drawn to two words used in a description of the volunteer work: Puppy Love. He was immediately intrigued by a Paradigm Health ad calling for volunteers and their pets. Hitzeman and his golden retriever, Maggie, have been enriching the lives of hospice patients ever since.
Paradigm Home Health provides Home Health, Hospice and Palliative Care services to Central Indiana.
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