New research shows that individuals who are 66 years old or older that have a pet tend to see slower rates of cognitive decline than people who do not have a pet. This new research was conducted by a team from Sun Yat-sen … [Read more...]
Aging with Pets
Pets are an important part of many people’s lives. If you have a dog or a cat (or something else!) then you probably already know just how special of a place a pet can have in the life of your family. And while it might not be … [Read more...]
How a Pet Can Improve Your Life
If you have a pet, you know that they can make a big difference in your quality of life. Pets bring us joy, they help us learn responsibility as children, and they even become members of our family. Pets create joy that is hard to replicate … [Read more...]
Taking Pet Therapy to a New Level
We have all heard of therapy animals, right? In the past, dogs were considered to be the only type of animal that could be used for therapy. The first thing that we think of tends to be the seeing eye dogs that those who have a visual … [Read more...]
What About the Pets?
Pets are an important part of many of our lives, but they are often one of those parts of senior care that go untalked about. The animals that we love and the pets that are elderly loved ones have are a major part of our lives, but for some … [Read more...]
Pets and Senior Care
Many people have strong bonds with a pet, and this can be true within the senior population, too. However, most hospitals and nursing homes will not allow residents to bring dogs and cats from home. It's unfortunate that this happens, … [Read more...]