This is an announcement that has received a particularly positive reception in recent weeks. Soon dogs, cats, goldfish and canaries will be able to join their owners nursing home. The government expressed itself positively last March regarding the establishment of a right for nursing home residents to be accompanied by their pets. A measure arising from the Bill ” ages well “. Catherine Vautrin, the Minister of Work, Health and Solidarity said ” favorable »invites deputies and senators ” to take up this social issue with a view tohumanize more our nursing home ».
The separation between elderly people entering nursing homes and their pets” East a heartache “, especially since” when they leave their homes, they lose orientation », underlined on Friday France 2, Minister Delegate for the Elderly Fadila Khattabi. The latter also expressed its support for this measure, which would be a “ very good progress “.
A dog particularly attached to the care home’s residents
An eloquent testimony to the benefits of these companions on four legs, with feathers or scales with elderly: the happiness that the presence of this dog brings in a retirement home close to the shelter where it is located. Scout didn’t hesitate to run away from his refuge to reach the residents. This story, of which Daily mail has taken over, takes place in the heart of Michiganat Antrim Animal Shelter.
Every night had the doggy his little ritual : he escaped to go to nursing home Meadow Brook for seniors across the street, offering companionship to residents. The dog’s determination was widely criticized. It is about one path marked by obstacles to come to the retirement home.
Several runaways, which were instrumental in the dog being adopted into the retirement home
On every escapade had to scout climb fencescross a highway and pass through automatic doors. Enough to amaze the staff at the shelter and nursing home. Faced with his repeated escape attempts, the teams realized that there was something about this establishment that attracted the runaways. This is why they allowed Scout to obtain permanent resident status.
” We welcomed him to become part of our family. This is the house he belongs to. He chose us… said Stephanie Elsey, clinical care coordinator. The dog was warmly accepted of all residents: “If something upsets you or everything goes wrong, he makes you feel better. Scout is very happy here “, a senior confided.
photo credit: DR Scout was quickly adopted by the residents and staff of the nursing home
Elderly people are happy about the presence of the dog in the nursing home
Surprisingly, this four-legged companion has shown special affection towards people who have finished life or suffer from dementia. ” We couldn’t do that imagine our life without him ! It completes our Meadow Brook family », Wrote the retirement home team on Facebook. Many experts agree: the presence of animals provides numerous benefits for the health of the elderly. Not just her break the loneliness by providing rewarding and stimulating companionship, but that also reduces stress and depression thanks to the kindness and affection of animals.
By caring for an animal, seniors strengthen theirs selfworth and stay active. In addition, it promotes living with an animal social interactions. Final animal mediation, is increasingly used in nursing homesstimulates the psychological abilities of the elderly, strengthens their social ties and promotes positive experiences, especially in the treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease.
