Alzheimer's and Pet Owners
Answers For Elders Radio Network · Suzanne Newman
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Show Notes
Supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer's, this episode is about animal-assisted intervention for those with Alzheimer's and dementia, specifically therapy animals. Washington Therapy Dogs' manager Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne to talk about a therapy dog team formed as an extension of Answers for Elders.
In this segment, Marlina talks about seniors with Alzheimer's who have their own pets.
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