Imagine waking up each morning of your golden years to the gentle purr of a cat or the excited wagging of a dog's tail. For many seniors, pets are far more than just animals; they are loyal companions who bring joy, laughter, and a sense...
Researchers working on the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research Health and Retirement Study are sharing some good news they discovered about the benefits of pet ownership for older adults. In an interview with CNN, they reported findings that show the companionship of a pet...
It’s a fact of life that as animals (and humans) age, they can become frail. “Frailty syndrome” is the term that describes the loss of weight and muscle mass, combined with slower and less agile walking, that accompanies aging. A Florida veterinarian has been working with...
Many senior cats end up in animal shelters when their senior owners pass away or are unable to care for them any longer. Often, these senior cats are calm and affectionate companions, but they can get overlooked at shelters because many adopters are interested in...
Following public health guidelines can help keep all of us safe and healthy, but it sometimes can lead to social isolation and loneliness, especially among older adults. That’s why the folks at the Animal Farm Foundation created Pets Together, a program that brings pets and...
The American Heart Association recently published a study on the health benefits of dog ownership for people at risk for heart attack and stroke. According to the study, dog ownership is associated with a 33% lower risk of death for heart attack survivors who live alone,...
The correlation between pet ownership and our mental and physical well-being has been well-documented. Sharing our lives with dogs, cats, and other companion animals makes us happy, and has health benefits like lowering stress and blood pressure. But owning a dog and taking your best...
Orphaned baby kittens need lots of tender loving care, and Tucson, Arizona’s Pima Animal Care Center has teamed up with the nearby Catalina Springs Memory Care Center in an amazing partnership that benefits both the kittens and the center’s resident seniors. The shelter brings the...
Dogs and cats can provide much needed love and companionship for elderly people living on their own. But is there ever a situation when it may be better for a senior citizen to forego pet ownership? The experts at Harvard Medical School say that the...