Use of dog as a means of activation of seniors and influence on various aspects of aging

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Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Use of dog as a means of activation of seniors and influence on various aspects of aging
Original language description
The aging process in the body is accompanied by many changes at the structural level (organ), in function (reduced performance, adaptability, recognition abilities and coordination of functioning of various body systems) and at the social level (decrease in social interactions, moving to social welfare facilities, hospitalization). These are the factors that have a significantly negative impact on the quality of life of seniors. Interaction with animals and activities with them (here, specifically a dog) can usefully contribute to the activation of seniors and to the improvement of their quality of life, whether it is an animal that occurs in the specialized facility or a pet. Our objective is to summarize results of studies assessing the impact of the ownership of the animal (dog) and using it in various activities and therapy on the amount of regular activity, mental condition and various aspects of aging. We will also present our experience of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) in the Central Milit
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Publication year
2016
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Article name in the collection
3rd Gerontological Interdisciplinary Conference (Ageing)
ISBN
978-80-87878-23-1
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Number of pages
9
Pages from-to
113-121
Publisher name
CHARLES UNIV, THIRD FAC MEDICINE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Place of publication
Charles Univ, Third Fac Med, Prague, CZECH REPUB
Event location
CHARLES UNIV, THIRD FAC MEDICINE, PRAHA
Event date
Oct 21, 2016
Type of event by nationality
WRD - Celosvětová akce
UT code for WoS article
000392695400016

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