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ORGANIZATION: Villa Marie Claire

  • 14 people are interested
Villa Marie Claire

Welcome to the pet therapy program at Villa Marie Claire! You and your pet will be providing joy and increased quality of life for our patients and their families.

The bond between dog and human dates back to early history, but it wasn’t until recently that a correlation has been found between this bond and human health. Studies show that a person holding or petting an animal will experience a lowered blood pressure, release of stress and tension, and can be drawn out of loneliness and depression.

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About Villa Marie Claire

Location:

12 W. Saddle River Rd., Saddle River, NJ 07458, US

Mission Statement

As long as there is life, there is hope-and hope means different things to different people. We are all on a journey, and wherever an individual is on that journey, there is healing and comfort. A person in what we call "the transitional stage" of his or her life may hope for entire days without pain, an afternoon outside in the sunshine with loved ones, or the opportunity for reflection. Healing may mean freedom from burdensome symptoms, acceptance of mortality or the resolution of unfinished personal business. The Villa gives every resident the gift of time well spent, by focusing on what is important now.

Description

  • The healthcare team is led by specialized physicians and advanced practice nurses.
  • Patients receive 24-hour nursing care from RNs
  • Pain and symptom management ensure that his chapter of life’s journey is spent with dignity and comfort, affording a welcomed alternative to medically futile treatment that subjects patients to complications and unwanted hospitalizations.
  • Our family-focused philosophy encourages participation by all members of the patients support system, even pets.
  • All patient rooms are single-occupancy with private bath, flat -screen TV, internet connection and phone. Every room has a country view of 26-acre estate grounds, with its gardens and grassy walkways
  • Overnight accommodations for loved ones in the adjacent family wing alleviate concerns about being away from the patient during a challenging time.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
Health & Medicine
Animals, Community, Health & Medicine

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Villa Marie Claire12 West Saddle River RoadSaddle River, NJ 07458

(41.01249,-74.1011)
 

SKILLS

  • Elder care
  • Animal Therapy
  • Relationship Building
  • Family Therapy

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • 4 hours per month

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