Team members at Seasons Royal Oak Village showed outstanding commitment to living our vision while leading our resident, Dolores, through an important transition. Dolores formerly lived independently with her beloved 7-year-old Shih Tzu, Molly. As her care needs increased, Dolores and her family decided it was time to move her to Memory Care at Seasons …
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In 2002, a study conducted on an Alzheimer’s special care unit showed that having a resident dog (versus a visiting dog) significantly improved the behaviors of seniors during the day. Dogs and pets alike offer unconditional love and do not judge which is constructive for people experiencing Alzheimer’s and dementia. Introducing Ripley Ripley is a …
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The millions of cute animal photos and videos on the internet are a testament to humankind’s adoration of our four-legged friends. Most pet owners would agree that their pets bring them enormous joy and that they consider their pet a legitimate member of their family. Benefits Another great aspect to pet ownership are the health …
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