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When you share space with an animal, “you can just feel the whole energy change,” and not just for those with cognitive problems – animals can make therapy easier and more fun for people with a variety of conditions, from Alzheimer’s to PTSD to learning disorders.
From mini-micro cows to horses, Cronkite News journalists take a look at how different animals around the Valley are helping people with a variety of ailments.
The staff at Oakwood Creative Care’s downtown and East Mesa senior centers welcomed the nation’s first therapy cow for a visit last week as part of its mission to create
Residents at Oakwood Creative Care in Mesa, a nonprofit day center for people with cognitive disabilities, such as Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Parkinson's disease, were greeted by a sweet and friendly visitor on Wednesday -- Miss Dolly Star.
Residents at Oakwood Creative Care in Mesa, a nonprofit day center for people with cognitive disabilities, such as Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Parkinson's disease, were greeted by a sweet and friendly visitor on Wednesday -- Miss Dolly Star.