OHCA The Oregon Caregiver Fall Winter 2022

FALL/WINTER 2022 © 2022. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced or distributed electronically or mechanically, either in whole or in part, without the express written consent of the Oregon Health Care Association. The advertisers assume complete responsibility to use any or all brand names, trademarks, guarantees, and statements which appear in their advertisements. CONTENTS FEATURE 22 24 28 pg6 The Power of Animal Therapy in Senior Care In this article, several long term care providers, who have incorporated animals into their buildings, share the many ways animals have healed and uplifted their residents and staff. 04 LETTER FROM THE CEO 06 THE POWER OF ANIMAL THERAPY IN SENIOR CARE 14 QUALITY Specif ic Medical Benef its of Therapy Animals 16 LEGAL & REGULATORY Legal Considerations of Pets, Emotional Support Animals, and Service Animals 18 DATA & RESEARCH Animal-Assited Interventions in Long Term Care Communites: What is the Evidence? 20 PUBLIC POLICY 2023 Session Preview 22 SPONSORED CONTENT Who Let the Dogs in? 24 PROFILES Representative Lisa Reynolds (D-West Portland) Jack Tincknell (Willamette Lutheran Retirement Community) 28 2022 ANNUAL CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 30 OHCA AWARD RECIPIENTS 32 UPCOMING EVENTS

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