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Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital

500 Martha Jefferson Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22911

(434) 654-7000

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Contact Information

Main
(434) 654-7000
Toll-Free
(800) 736-8272

Who We Are

Jimmy’s PetPals is a companion pet program developed at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital to help patients with dementia have a better experience while hospitalized. The PetPals are Hasboro® “Joy for all Companion Pets;” life-like robotic dogs and cats that pant, bark, turn their heads, wag their tails, purr, meow, and roll over.” Any hospital staff member caring for a patient with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia who is agitated, combative or depressed can obtain a dog or cat companion pet to give to the patient in an effort to improve the patient and caregiver experience. Named in memory of the original patient, Jimmy’s PetPals have benefited 30 patients at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital so far. Clinicians and hospital staff have expressed that Jimmy’s PetPals has reduced the use of patient restraints and improve patients’ demeanors.

 

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Albemarle County
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Charlottesville City

Cost & Payment Methods

Payment Method(s)
Private Pay
Fee Structure
Fee Range

Age Requirements
No Age Requirement

Intake Process
Call the office if you know someone who might benefit from the program.
Provider Refer
Yes

Report Problems
Call the Agency