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Videos of the year: These are the 2022 moments caught on camera we’re not likely to forget anytime soon
Read full article: Videos of the year: These are the 2022 moments caught on camera we’re not likely to forget anytime soonThe scary, the amazing, the beautiful, the frightening: these are just some of the videos from 2022 we won’t forget.
Dogs ease pandemic isolation for nursing home residents
Read full article: Dogs ease pandemic isolation for nursing home residentsNew dog recruits are helping to expand the nursing home's pet therapy program, giving residents and staff physical comfort while human visitors are still restricted because of the pandemic. “They’ve been on the floors bringing happiness and unconditional love to residents and staff alike.”The dogs belong to staff members who bring them to work every day. Hebrew Home has numerous lifelike animatronic cats that purr and meow as residents hold them in their laps and stroke their fur. For some residents, the interaction can break down barriers and open communication and emotional expression, she said. “It means a lot to me, makes me feel good when I pet the dogs,” said Pagan, who’s recovering from a stroke.