🏡 Senior Centers & Assisted Living

Comfort & Companions Program

Our therapy animal visits are designed to enrich the lives of seniors in assisted living and senior centers. Gentle, loving animals provide emotional support, encourage social interaction, and create uplifting experiences for every participant.

🐾 How It Works

• Residents interact with certified therapy animals either individually or in small groups.

• Visits can include:

  • Gentle brushing and petting

  • Mindful grooming activities
    Modified games & Activities

  • Interactive play with toys for those who enjoy engagement

  • Quiet coloring or craft activities for participants who prefer to observe
    
    

• Handlers introduce the animal and ensure safety, but the focus is on connection and comfort, not instruction or correction.

• Sessions are tailored to your group’s needs and mobility levels.
  
  

🌟 Who Can Participate

This program is ideal for:

• Residents seeking companionship and social interaction

• Seniors with limited mobility who benefit from calm engagement

• Individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, or loneliness

• Groups who enjoy creative, playful, or therapeutic activities alongside animals

We partner with assisted living facilities, senior centers, and community programs to bring this experience directly to residents.

💕 Why It Works

Therapy animal visits offer numerous benefits for seniors:

• 🐾 Emotional Wellbeing – Reduces loneliness and depression through meaningful interaction

• 🧠 Cognitive Engagement – Conversation, reminiscence, and gentle activities stimulate memory and focus

• 💪 Physical Activity – Light movement, brushing, and play encourage gentle exercise

• 😊 Social Connection – Shared experiences foster laughter, conversation, and camaraderie

It’s not just a visit—it’s a chance to feel joy, companionship, and purpose.

🌟 Community Impact

Our visits sometimes include intergenerational connections, such as senior volunteers or program partners engaging with residents. These moments create bonding opportunities across generations and deepen the sense of community.

Every session is a win for the resident, the therapy animal, and the community.

Backed By Science

Benefits of Therapy Animals for Seniors
Therapy animal visits have been shown to improve emotional well-being, reduce stress, and enhance social and cognitive engagement in older adults. Here’s what the research says:

1. BMC Geriatrics Systematic Review (2023)
   Residents in care homes who participated in animal-assisted interventions experienced improved social interaction, sensory engagement, and overall well-being.
   "Animal-assisted visits provided meaningful experiences and enhanced quality of life for older adults."
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2. Wiley Online Library Study (2014)
   Interactions with therapy animals helped improve behavior and emotional health among elderly participants, including those with dementia.
   "Positive engagement with animals contributed to reduced agitation and increased social interaction."
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3. BMC Psychiatry Review (2019)
   Canine-assisted therapy reduced anxiety and stress while improving social and communication skills in seniors with Alzheimer’s disease.
   "Therapy dogs provided calming companionship and encouraged meaningful interactions."
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4. ScienceDirect Meta-Analysis (2021)
   Animal-assisted therapy enhanced mood, social engagement, and overall quality of life in older adults across multiple care settings.
   "Regular visits with therapy animals contributed to higher levels of happiness and connectedness."
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5. Neuroscience Group Study (2020)
   Pet therapy was shown to alleviate symptoms of depression and support mental health in elderly populations.
   "Integrating therapy animals into eldercare programs can significantly enhance emotional well-being."
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