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The Magical Interaction Between |
Not many will dispute that animals can have a positive effect on emotional well-being. Many also believe that animals can be a positive force in physical health and healing as well. This is something our members and their working therapy dogs know and believe to be true. Dogs have a calming and therapeutic effect. They help people cope with the emotional issues related to illness, aging and self-esteem. They also offer physical contact with another living creature, something that is often missing in the lives of residents in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. They might invoke pleasant memories of past pets. Best of all, they divert a person’s attention from the pressing problems of the day. Further, our dogs can:
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