Fremont Home Care

Contributed By: Caregiver Kellie

There is something about being close to animals that seems to change humans...for the better. In fact, research has found that animals can help reduce stress, and lower blood pressure. At the same time, they often increase social interaction and physical activity. Watching critters can certainly entertain and can take the focus off of one's everyday problems. Also, seeing and holding the animals may trigger long-term memories. We often see these effects on our residents. Instincts come to the surface. Moods improve and emotion is shown. And the animals seem to like the attention, too.

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