People who struggle with social connection — whether they feel lonely, have few relationships or have troubled relationships — face multiple physical and mental health risks, according to a recent advisory from U.S. Surgeon General Murthy. The nation’s “epidemic of loneliness and isolation has been an underappreciated public health crisis,” Murthy said in his announcement about the report, released May…
Keeping a pet as a senior has many benefits – companionship, entertainment, and reduced stress. It has also been shown that keeping pets has several health-related benefits for the elderly, such as reduced heart disease, improved cardiovascular health, and lower blood pressure. When choosing the right pet for seniors, it is important to consider the conditions of the home they…
There is already a lot of data which has indicated that living with a pet dog is improves both psychological and physical health. The current global pandemic has shifted the spotlight onto whether pets improve the welfare of older adults who are now more socially isolated than ever. Unfortunately there is a long history of studies which indicate that social isolation in later life is…