Tag: Marlina Velasco-Barker

Therapy animals make a difference in the lives of people with Alzheimer's and dementia. Washington Therapy Dogs' manager Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne to talk about the science and successes of therapy dogs. Episodes this month support the Walk to End Alzheimer's.

More than 100 therapy dogs and their handlers have joined Answers for Elder's Washington Therapy Dogs group to visit senior living communities and bring joy to those with Alzheimer's and dementia. Manager Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne to talk about the process of going about training your pet to become a therapy dog. Episodes this month support the Walk to End Alzheimer's.

Supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer's, this episode is about animal-assisted intervention for those with Alzheimer's and dementia, specifically therapy animals. Washington Therapy Dogs' manager Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne to talk about a therapy dog team formed as an extension of Answers for Elders. In this segment, Marlina talks about seniors with Alzheimer's who have their own pets.

What are pet therapies, and why are they important in the world of Alzheimer's? Washington Therapy Dogs' manager Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne for September's conversations about the Walk to End Alzheimer's.

Marlina Velasco-Barker talks about the steps involved in training and certifying a pet to become a certified therapy dog.

Marlina Velasco-Barker describes the characteristic qualities of a good therapy dog, and what makes a person a good handler.

Marlina Velasco-Barker talks about visiting senior living communities with therapy dogs – who they visit, and what happens during a visit.

Marlina Velasco-Barker introduces Washington Therapy Dogs, on a mission to spread joy, comfort, support, and unconditional doggie love.