Vol XLII, May '10

Here's a hint to get you started: the answers can be found in Caring for the Ages articles.

1. One study showed evidence of what two infectious diseases on fur and paws of dogs after visiting a nursing facility?
2. Do most physicians agree that the benefits of dogs in facilities outweigh any risk of disease transmission?
3. What physician’s dogs, Tessa and Sophie, (featured in the calendar) paid a visit to the Foundation booth during Long Term Care Medicine 2010 in Long Beach this past March?
4. What is the name of the cat that is credited with predicting death in a Rhode Island nursing home?
5. What compound may animals smell in dying patients that may trigger attentive behavior?

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