Mar 22, 2023

Pets and Older Adults Make the Perfect Pair

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What if you could experience lower blood pressure, pain reduction, less loneliness, and more happiness? According to reports, these can be the positive outcomes for aging adults who regularly interact with pets.

From experiencing a therapy animal visit to volunteering with animals to having a pampered pet of your own, connecting with pets can be good for older adults.

Pets can provide valued companionship, which may go a long way toward alleviating the risks of isolation and feelings of loneliness.

Start exploring to learn how you can make pets a larger part of your life.

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