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Caregiver Canines Program Enhances Senior Heart Health
Research study results of local in-home therapy dog program published in national nursing journal points to heart health in Seniors visited
The January 26, 2016 issue of the Journal of Community Health Nursing Journal contains an article highlighting how an Ocean County nonprofit, Caregiver Canines (a program offered through Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey) benefits the elderly. The article highlights the results from a Kean University School of Nursing/Caregiver Canine research study. The researchers investigated changes in blood pressure and heart rate before and after pet therapy visits with elderly individuals in their homes. The researchers concluded that “pet therapy programs designed specifically for older adults living in the community have significant potential to support social and cardiovascular wellness in this cohort.” More information about Caregiver Canines can be found at www.caregivervolunteers.org or facebook.com/caregivercanines.
