Admiral Nursing Team trial Companion Pets

Our Admiral Nursing Service recently received a kind donation of Companion Pets! These are designed for people living with dementia. The cat is proven to reduce feelings of depression, social isolation as well as increasing cognitive activity, capability and a sense of purpose.

Companion Pets are designed to bring comfort, love and companionship for those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias who are unable to care for a live pet.

“We have already given three cats out to families we are working with and we have received positive feedback from family members who told us that it really made a difference in reducing anxiety and helping to calm their loved ones” (Jeanette Hogg, Lead Admiral Nurse)

“Mum loves the cat. She has called it Ginger” (daughter of person living with dementia)

 

We'd like to express our thanks to Bill Mummery from The Rotary Club of Onchan, Barry Smith and Lindy Lewis from Inner Wheel Club of Rushen and Western Mann for helping us make this happen.