Ángeles Nieto, 90 years old, participated in a dog therapy session at the residence where she has lived for more than four months. The activity left her visibly happy and is part of a program intended for elderly people.
Dog therapy aims to mitigate unwanted loneliness among the elderly. Additionally, it seeks to promote emotional well-being, communication and social participation of the residents.
Ángeles Nieto concludes that the elderly need activities because they spend a lot of time locked up. Her positive experience highlights the impact that this type of intervention can have on the quality of life of the residents.