Ching-Wen Cheng
Louisiana State University, USA
Biography
Ching-Wen Cheng currently is a master’s student in Kinesiology with a concentration in Clinical Exercise Physiology at Louisiana State University. She has worked with older individuals almost three years in Cathay General Hospital as a respiratory therapist in Taiwan. Meanwhile, she has also volunteered for animal-assisted therapy with her therapy dog in geriatric institutions for three years. She continues to conduct research regarding geriatric care and physical activities for her master’s degree.
Abstract
Abstract : The role of animal-assisted therapy in mental and physical functioning in older adults