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The value of pets in geriatric practice
— a program example | | Author(s) | Helene Ebenstein, Jennifer Wortham |
| Journal title | Journal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 35, no 2, 2001 |
| Pages | pp 99-116 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Pet keeping ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | A programme designed to help older pet owners is succeeding in areas unrelated to pet care. The relationships that older people establish with co-ordinating social workers and participating volunteers create opportunities in other areas. The programme establishes a social work connection which can be tapped in an emergency, and enhances socialisation through volunteer visits. Programme participation may also reduce the severity of housing problems and provide a chance to discuss end-of-life issues. Implications for policy and practice are discussed, including the importance of acknowledging the central role of a pet in the lives of many older people. (KJ/RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-011211206 A |
| Classmark | HVT: 7T |
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