The Difference between Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) and Activities (AAA): Part 1 of 2
Here at 1 FUR 1, we support programs that help animals and people alike. Two terms we often use for these programs are animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and animal-assisted activities (AAA). Both have been shown to be very beneficial for animals and humans alike, but there is little information out there about the difference between the […]
Animal Assisted Therapy Helps Alzheimer’s & Dementia Patients
Alzheimer’s and dementia are lonely diseases. Diagnosed patients get frustrated and anxious in social situations and choose to isolate themselves from people. This is where animal assisted therapy programs come in. Animal-assisted therapy programs benefit Alzheimer’s and dementia patients by promoting social interaction. “Sometimes you get a resident here who is not very social, keeping […]
Fido’s Going to College
Everyone knows how stressful college can be. There are midterms, papers, and theses as far as the eye can see. Wouldn’t having a furry companion make it more bearable? Now, having a therapy dog on campus can be a reality. Many college students suffer from depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses. More and more students […]