Helping Seniors Care for their Dogs, by Ellen Hughes

It’s just about every day that I see senior adults walking dogs in my neighborhood.  I wonder what would happen if those seniors could no longer take care of their dogs or make the trip to the store to pick up their food. What about getting to the groomer or the vet?  If they moved …

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Pet Therapy Can Help Seniors Living At Home Alone

Older adults living at home by themselves can get lonely, sad, bored, or angry.  If you have a pet, you may understand how much better that furry bundle of joy can make you feel when you’re having a bad day. They can have the same effect on seniors living at home alone. In fact, pet …

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Therapy Animals & Pets Can Help Dementia

Health Benefits of Pets and Therapy Animals Health Benefits of pets and therapy animals. Did you know pets can reduce anxiety, reduce dementia behaviors and increase the odds of survival after a heart attack? You can read more below about multiple benefits of pets and aging in the article below by James Smith at The …

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