| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5662778 | NPG Neurologie - Psychiatrie - Gériatrie | 2017 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
For elderly subjects with neurocognitive pathologies, talking therapy on its own is insufficient to provide a soothing and secure environment liable to reduce behavioural disturbances. Considering the cognitive changes brought about by these pathologies, animal-assisted therapy appears as a useful contribution to interaction and communication. This article presents a clinical case evidencing an improvement in behavioural disturbances in an elderly subject as a result of the presence of an animal in the nursing home.
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Authors
A.-J. Vaillant-Ciszewicz, R. Rossi, A. Quaderi, J. Palazzolo,