Therapy Dogs on Monday’s CO Morning Show

2010 January 10

tags: CO Morning Show, Marcy McCann, Winchester Medical Center

by wsvg790am

Man’s best friend is good for more than a welcoming lick and a walking partner. On Monday morning’s CO Show, contributor Marcy McCann speaks to Joanne Carver about her dog Adriane. The two work together for the Winchester Medical Center as volunteers, helping with patient therapy at Winchester Medical Center and Winchester Rehabilitation Center. You can hear the interview before or after it airs by clicking the link below.

Marcy McCann w Joanne Carver Therapy Dog

For more information about volunteering at local hospitals, check out the following links:

Volunteering at Winchester Medical Center
Warren Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Page Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Rockingham Memorial Hospital Volunteer Services

37 Responses

Fran Romeo permalink

February 2, 2010

Marcy and Joanne,

I know from personal experience the benefit of therapy dogs, especially for those with Alzheimer’s.

My mother battled Alzheimer’s for over 13 years and during the last few years was separated from her dogs when it was necessary for her to live in a nursing home. From time to time the owner’s dog would visit and my mother would light up when she saw the dog. She spent hours fussing over, petting and grooming the dog just like she used to do with her dogs.

Perhaps this interview will encourage others to volunteer with their dogs at our local nursing homes.

Fran Romeo
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