Furry and feathery therapists

The influence of pets on hospital patients, nursing home residents and prison inmates is explored. Owning or working with animals improves both mental and physical aspects of well-being. More institutions are incorporating them into their facilities.

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Published in:	Time (Chicago, Ill.) Vol. 129; no. 13; p. 74
Main Authors:	Toufexis, A, Gorman, C, Wormley, M
Format:	Magazine Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Time Incorporated 30-03-1987
Subjects:	Animals Bonding, Human-Pet Consumer health Health Health care industry Hospitals Humans Inpatients - psychology Mental health Nursing Homes Object Attachment Patients - psychology Pets Prisoners - psychology United States United States
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Summary:	The influence of pets on hospital patients, nursing home residents and prison inmates is explored. Owning or working with animals improves both mental and physical aspects of well-being. More institutions are incorporating them into their facilities.
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ISSN:	0040-781X 2169-1665