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Fostering graceful aging with pets through in-home care
Posted: May 2024
Home care package provider Coastal Home Care’s CEO Kylie Magrath has been working in Aged Care for more than seven years, witnessing firsthand the profound impact of in-home care on older individuals.
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CareAbout helps preserve independence in aged care or at home with your pet
Posted: April 2024
In-home aged care providers play a crucial role in supporting older people with pets to remain living independently in their own home.
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Pet therapy visits can be life changing for aged care residents
Posted: July 2023
There are many benefits to pet therapy. A visit from a trained therapy dog and handler team to aged care facilities can help build social connection, increase feelings of well-being and assist people who are dealing with stress and anxiety.
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Glenview aged care residents reap the benefits of regular visits by therapy pets
Posted: July 2023
Glenview Community Services in Tasmania helps residents live a rewarding life with a range of services and activities from music therapy, gardening and cooking club to regular visits from therapy pets.
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In home pet support is more than walking dogs
Posted: July 2023
Animal Care for Seniors at Home Cairns Inc. (ACSAH) is a 100% volunteer run organisation that operates in Cairns in Far North Queensland, providing free in-home pet support to older and infirm people who are unable to provide the care they would like for their pets at home.”
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Pets help make residential aged care facilities like home
Posted: June 2023
St Vincent’s Care Services (SVCS) is the aged care division of St Vincent’s Health Australia with facilities around Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, and is one of the only aged care providers that are a part of a hospital network.
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Greenway Views a leader in pet friendly seniors living and aged care in ACT
Posted: June 2023
“Greenway Views ® is a retirement and aged care community located in Tuggeranong, ACT and is operated by LDK (Love, Decency and Kindness) Seniors’ Living, which provides for all levels of care from independent right up to dementia, palliative and end-of-life care in ACT and NSW.”
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