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At the Animal Bonding Center, we recognize the unique needs of senior citizens and are committed to enhancing their emotional well-being and cognitive engagement through specialized programs that incorporate animal-assisted wellness. Our programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of older adults, providing comfort, companionship, and meaningful stimulation.
In Partnership with Bunny Gurus (#1 Rated Therapeutic Bunny Program in SF Bay Area) & DeepSAFE Technology (Deeper Security and Safer Technology for People and Enterprises).
Paws for Golden Years: Companion Animal Visits
Paws for Golden Years: Companion Animal Visits
This program offers regular visits from our trained companion animals to senior living facilities, bringing joy, comfort, and companionship to residents. The animals are specially trained to interact gently with seniors, helping to ease feelings of loneliness and foster meaningful connections.
Objectives: To alleviate loneliness and enhance the quality of life for seniors through animal companionship.
Expected Outcomes:
Increased social interaction
Reduced feelings of isolation
Improved mood among senior participants.
Memory Care Paws: Bonding & Wellness for Dementia Patients
Memory Care Paws: Bonding & Wellness for Dementia Patients
Tailored specifically for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s, this program uses the calming presence of our trained companion animals to encourage memory recall, emotional connection, and moments of joy. Interacting with animals can spark positive memories and feelings, offering comfort and creating uplifting experiences for participants.
Objectives: To support cognitive function and emotional well-being in seniors with memory impairments.
Expected Outcomes:
Enhanced cognitive engagement
Moments of joy,
A sense of calm for participants with dementia.
Garden Companions: Nature and Animal Bonding
Garden Companions: Nature and Animal Bonding
Seniors engage in gardening activities alongside our trained companion animals, blending light physical activity with the calming presence of animals. This program promotes wellness, connection to nature, and emotional enrichment, creating a joyful and restorative experience.
Objectives: To encourage physical activity and mental engagement through gardening and animal interaction.
Expected Outcomes:
Improved physical health,
Increased engagement with the environment
Enhanced mental well-being
Wisdom Whiskers: Storytelling and Bonding Sessions
Wisdom Whiskers: Storytelling and Bonding Sessions
Seniors share stories and life experiences in a group setting while interacting with our trained companion animals. This program uses storytelling as a way to foster social connections, encourage reflection, and create meaningful interactions, all supported by the gentle presence of animals.
Objectives: To foster social connections and provide emotional support through storytelling and animal bonding.
Expected Outcomes:
Strengthened social ties
Increased emotional expression
Enhanced sense of community among seniors.
Virtual Reality Paws: Immersive Animal Interaction
Virtual Reality Paws: Immersive Animal Interaction
For seniors who are physically unable to interact with live animals, this program offers virtual reality experiences that simulate animal interactions. This technology allows seniors to enjoy the comfort, joy, and connection of animal bonding without physical limitations.
Objectives: To provide accessible animal bonding and wellness experiences through virtual reality technology.
Expected Outcomes:
Reduced feelings of isolation
Improved mood
Accessibility to therapeutic animal interactions for mobility-restricted seniors.
Legacy Paws: Life Review with Animal Companions
Legacy Paws: Life Review with Animal Companions
This reflective program allows seniors to share their life achievements and memories in a supportive group setting, accompanied by the gentle presence of our trained companion animals. The calming presence of the animals encourages comfort, connection, and meaningful reflection, helping seniors celebrate their life’s journey in a warm and welcoming environment.
Objectives: To support seniors in sharing memories and achievements while fostering emotional connection through animal bonding.
Expected Outcomes:
Enhanced emotional well-being
Acceptance
Peace as seniors reflect on their lives.
For the our Beloved Seniors
For the our Beloved Seniors
By integrating these tailored programs, the Animal Bonding Center aims to provide seniors with meaningful interactions that foster comfort, connection, and joy. Each program is carefully designed to support the physical, cognitive, and emotional engagement of older adults, ensuring they enjoy enriching experiences and warm companionship throughout their golden years.
Through our partnership with Bunny Gurus and DeepSAFE Technology, we have been fortunate to pursue this mission to bring animal bonding everywhere in person and in the digital world.
Help Us Create Healing Bonds
Help Us Create Healing Bonds
Your generous donation helps us provide life-changing animal-bonding experiences and wellness programs to those in need.
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