This Memorable Monday post was originally written and posted in 2012, when Bettina Dickson attended the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatrists Conference with a table promoting Memorable Pets and the comfort they provide to patients diagnosed with severe dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Bettina Attends Her First National Trade Show In Washington DC (Originally published on March 30th, 2012)
Written by: Bettina Dickson
Bettina shows Memorable Pets at the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatrists Conference!
I was amazed at how much attention our table received. The pets are definitely why people stopped by. As I explained how they were used for therapy and comfort, I received a lot of confirmation on the concept. One psychiatrist even said to me in a low voice, “We spend so much money on research, but it’s really things like what you’re doing that makes all the difference in people’s lives.” This was very gratifying to hear!