Pet Therapy Archive

Silverado – Encinitas Showcases its “Healing Paws”

Posted on March 3, 2011 | No Comments
Recently Silverado Senior Living – Encinitas was visited by Sandie Lampe, Pet Columnist for San Diego Home & Garden and Contributor to San Diego’s KUSI News. Sandie had visited the Encinitas community before and witnessed, first-hand the incredible impact that our pets have on the...
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The Therapeutic Wonders of Community Pets

Posted on March 1, 2011 | No Comments
Since its beginning, Silverado Senior Living has believed in the therapeutic value of pet interaction and to this end, our communities have adopted an array of pets to meet almost any desire. Our pets include cats, dogs, and a variety of birds, but some communities...
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We Will Miss You Candy

Posted on November 30, 2010 | No Comments
It is with a great deal of sadness that we must let you know of the passing of Candy Shook, CEO Loren Shook’s dearly loved companion and Silverado’s Chief Pet Officer. Many people were lucky enough to have visited with Candy over the years...
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Animals Take Their Turn at Chat Roulette

Posted on August 5, 2010 | No Comments
Technology may change the way we adopt animals. Original article from AOL Weird News: Larry Knowles AOL News (Aug. 3) — First it was Chat Roulette, a zany Internet phenomenon that paired random strangers for video chatting. Now, there’s a twist on the concept: Animal...
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ADVANCE Magazine: The Healing Power of Pets

Posted on May 21, 2010 | No Comments
CEO Loren Shook speaks to ADVANCE magazine about Silverado’s pet therapy program. Why include animals in your business model when it costs so much? Let Loren tell you… Article excerpt from ADVANCE magazine: By Heather Simons Loren Shook grew up on the grounds of a...
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Pets Help Us Grow Old

Posted on May 18, 2010 | 3 Comments
Jane Glenn Haas, OC Regiser columnist and founder of WomenSage, makes a good point in her latest column…pets help us grow old. In her article she speaks of her special and humorous relationship with her Boston Terrier Lord Winston. (Click to read story) A Pet...
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How big is your love?

Posted on April 26, 2010 | No Comments
What’s your slobber tolerance? There are many factors to consider when choosing a four-legged addition to the family. To really get to know the personality of a certain breed of dog, or the needs of a more exotic pet, how about a test drive? On...
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Theodore the Pet Therapy Kangaroo at OC Pet Expo

Posted on April 22, 2010 | 2 Comments
Theodore is an 8 month-old red kangaroo. He “works” as a therapy pet at Silverado Senior Living – Aspen Park in Salt Lake City. Silverado specializes in world-class care for people with memory-impairing diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Pet therapy plays a major role in Silverado’s...
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Is it better to walk with a dog or a friend?

Posted on December 31, 2009 | No Comments
In new research from the University of Missouri, man’s best friend may be a better companion than your best human friend. In a 12-week study of 54 people at an assisted living home, 35 people were assigned to a walking program five days a week,...
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