Older people unfortunately often end up living alone, either at home or in residences. Over time, and as they age, they lose social skills, not because they want it that way, but because little by little sadness and loneliness are turning them off.
For all of them, dog therapy for the elderly can be very beneficial, because they can recover the smile lost so many years ago.
And is that a well-trained dog is an animal that will be loved quickly, but also, it will help people to be more open, more social. It's amazing how much their face can change when they are accompanied by such a friendly furry dog. With this renewed joy, it is easy for them to interact with each other, have real conversations and, without realizing it, work something as simple for us as manipulation, dexterity or communication.
Old age does not wait for anyone. As the body approaches old age, the joints begin to wear out more quickly. One way not to lose skills is taking care of a dog, since for example brushing him, the muscles of the hand and part of the arm are strengthened.
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Older people who have more problems can re-light their faces when a friendly dog stands in front of them. A) Yes, feel more encouraged to move on, which is very, very positive.
All in all, it is not surprising that dog therapy is so well documented: it is estimated that there are thousands of successful clinical experiences and cases with elderly suffering from emotional blockages.
We leave you with a beautiful video so that you know more about the amount of benefits that dog therapy has for the elderly: