Sundowning

Posted by on May 15, 2018 in Case Studies, Pet Therapy, Research | No Comments
Sundowning

Ever felt a little off as the sun starts to set? This is often when my depression or anxiety will start to kick into overdrive.  And I am not alone.  Sundowning is an actual condition that is triggered by the onset of evening, when the sun begins to go down.  Although this condition is most […]

TYDTWDay!!

TYDTWDay!!

If you have never heard of TYDTWDay, you’re missing out!  Of course, you would likely have to be a pretty avid dog lover, and even then, unless your workplace participated, you still might have no idea what the acronym meant.  If you haven’t gathered from the clues already given, I’m referring to Take Your Dog […]

Aviary vs. Television

Posted by on Feb 12, 2016 in Birds, Case Studies, Pet Therapy | No Comments
Aviary vs. Television

Have you ever thought of revamping the entertainment you provide your guests/customers while they pass the time, prior to their services? Although televisions are a common way to keep people entertained while they wait; maybe it’s time to break away from the norm and discover the benefits of alternative options. Bird aviaries are the perfect […]

Better Then Television!

Posted by on Jan 30, 2016 in Case Studies | No Comments
Better Then Television!

Hands down, my grandma’s favorite day of the week is Thursday. This is not because she allows herself to indulge in some decadent, chocolate treat smothered in ice cream, or because her must-watch gossip show airs on television.   Grandma’s uncontainable excitement, which starts as soon as she wakes up in the morning, and builds until […]

Your Brain on Music

Posted by on Dec 5, 2015 in Case Studies, Pet Therapy, Research | No Comments
Your Brain on Music

In our home, it is commonplace to feel the beat of a song pulsating through the house.  Invariably, I will find myself drawn from the warmth of the house into the cold garage in a quest to discover the lyrics which accompany the vibrations of a particular tune.  Often, our one-year-old son comes along on […]