Levine Aging Care & Pet Therapy

Levine Aging Care & Pet Therapy High quality visits to older adults, including people with dementia, along with my dog DASH, a Certified Pet Therapy dog.

04/20/2024
Dash loved his visit to The Cardinal at North Hills - A Kisco Signature Community!
04/20/2024

Dash loved his visit to The Cardinal at North Hills - A Kisco Signature Community!

03/26/2024
Benefits of Pet Therapy (https://eldercarealliance.org/blog/pet-therapy-for-seniors/)Pet therapy is associated with many...
03/15/2024

Benefits of Pet Therapy (https://eldercarealliance.org/blog/pet-therapy-for-seniors/)

Pet therapy is associated with many different benefits. Here is a brief overview of how pet therapy may help the older adults in your life.

Provide mental stimulation: Playing with pets is a mentally stimulating activity. In addition, interacting with animals is a great way to improve verbalization. Even non-verbal seniors can enjoy the benefits of silent communication with animals.
Decrease anxiety: There is a reason dogs are emotional support animals. They know how to recognize signs of anxiety humans can’t detect in others. In addition, well-trained and well-mannered dogs have a calming presence that can help people with anxiety feel more relaxed and at ease.
Help people with memory disorders recall specific memories: Animal-assisted therapy for cognitive and memory skills may involve helping the patient remember the pet’s breed or name and give basic commands to it.
Reduce loneliness: It is not uncommon for seniors to feel lonely once their children are grown and living in their own homes. Pets make excellent companion animals because they can fill a need for emotional connection and support.
Lower blood pressure: Pet therapy can lower blood pressure, perhaps because it helps alleviate excessive stress and anxiety.
Trigger the release of endorphins (feel-good chemicals) that boost mood: Interacting with animals can stimulate the release of endorphins, chemicals in the brain that boost mood.
Reduce overall physical pain: The exact cause isn’t fully understood, but research shows that pet therapy can reduce physical pain.
Improved motor skills: Giving animals treats, petting them, and interacting with them can help to improve motor skills in seniors. Additionally, walking a pet involves using larger muscles in the torso, arms, and legs and can strengthen and improve coordination.
These are all the potential benefits your loved one can experience with exposure to pet therapy. Though some people don’t like pets and wouldn’t respond well to this therapy, many people look forward to their pet therapy treatments excitedly. In addition, different forms of pet therapy can be tailored to the needs of your loved one.

TESTIMONIALSI highly recommend Beth and her delightful, companion, Dash. Dash is an amazing addition to Beth’s services....
02/14/2024

TESTIMONIALS

I highly recommend Beth and her delightful, companion, Dash. Dash is an amazing addition to Beth’s services. Dash has a gentle intuition and affection that are extremely comforting to patients. His presence helps my mother, who has advanced Parkinson’s disease, rediscover her love of animals. Beth and Dash bring a calming and uplifting presence to individuals suffering from dementia and other degenerative diseases. Please consider utilizing Beth and her pet therapy services as an integral component of compassionate care for those in need of emotional and physical support.
- Mindy H. (Ph.D. Research Psychologist)

My mother has never been a dog person and when we were growing up she just barely tolerated our family pets. So it was a huge surprise to us how much she loved Dash! Beth would bring him by for a visit and mom would constantly comment on how cute and adorable he was. Dash knew his job was to charm and relax my mother while Beth did her best to communicate with her somewhat difficult client. When it comes to geriatric care they’re a dynamic duo whom I highly recommend.
- Johanna L.

Beth has been my mom’s Geriatric Care Manager for almost 3 years, since my mom had to be admitted to a nursing home due to her advanced stage of Parkinson’s. She is not just an advocate to ensure my mom gets the proper care, she has also become a friend of the family and whose visits my mom looks forward too. The addition of her sweet therapy dog, Dash, has really benefited my mom. She loves animals and Dashes presence brings comfort and joy.
- Amy H.

I’ve been privileged to see Beth and Dash in action. Dash always brings a smile to the lips of patients. Being with this sweet and loving dog seems to bring people into the moment. The joy and peace this dog provides along with Beth’s loving presence is a gift to all.
- Gabriella T.

He's not only a good dog, but he's also sensible, and he's really cute and very cheerful!
- Pauline L. (97 yr old client)

Geriatric Care Management is the service you don’t know you need until you need it. I encourage everyone to look it up. Beth Levine has been amazing for our family!
- Adina R.

As a family scattered across the map, we could never have managed dad's evolving needs without the resourceful, compassionate guidance of Beth Levine. Beth brings a rare combo of pragmatic problem solving and emotional generosity to her work, making her an invaluable asset as challenges inevitably arise during dad's advancing years. Her understanding of elderly life transitions -- and the planning that these require -- mean that we have an expert set of eyes locally and a partner in advocating for the best possible care. Beth's long career in education has only enriched her natural warmth as a communicator. A deep and attentive listener, she's extremely easy to talk to and works wonderfully with families. The Blum family strongly recommends Beth Levine to help navigate the complex landscape of eldercare which can otherwise leave loved ones feeling so overwhelmed.
- Laura B.

01/30/2024

MY RATES*
15 minutes - $35
30 minutes - $50
45 minutes - $70
60 minutes - $90
*Discounts for multiple visit bundles
*Discounts for visits to 3 or more residents at the same facility

01/30/2024

EDUCATION SUMMARY
* Pet Therapy Certification (2023)
* University of Florida - Graduate Certificate - Geriatric Care Management (2018)
* University of Maryland - MA in Special Education (1987)
* University of NC in Chapel Hill - BA in Psychology (1984)

PAST EXPERIENCE
* Retired National Board Certified Preschool Special Education Teacher
* Started Care Management career in Jan. 2019

01/29/2024

ABOUT ME
I have always been a huge animal person and love seeing the positive impact that interactions with animals have on people. In the Spring of 2023 I adopted a 3-yr-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who previously lived with an older woman. After getting settled in his new home we did a Pet Therapy Class & Certification. Now, in addition to Care Management, I also offer Pet Therapy either with or without Care Management services.

01/28/2024
How cute is this??
01/28/2024

How cute is this??

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