Le soutien psychologique assisté par l'animal à des personnes atteintes de pathologies démentielles sévères

This prospective study leads up to the conclusion that pet therapy could prove to be efficient. We conducted animal-assisted therapy sessions for patients with severe dementia and found that psychological assistance could be flexible enough, to meet the special needs of institutionalized persons suffering from dementia. The pet therapy programs may provide help for many patients, but the framework and conditions of this practice should be clearly defined, until the dog itself, can become the therapist.