According to Human Animal Bond Research Institute, there is a link between human-animal interactions and healthy aging. Human-animal interactions specifically help in several areas including physical ...

Pet ownership may be linked to slower cognitive decline among adults aging in place, according to a recent study conducted in England. “Older adults living alone are at high risk for developing ...

Franklin County Dog Shelter Director Kaye Persinger, left, holds shelter dog Sparkles while talking with Ann Valentine, 71, of Columbus. Valentine adopted a dog from the shelter a few years ago. She ...

Adults over the age of 65 who owned a pet for more than five years scored better on memory tests than non-pet owners, according to a study. The benefits that companion animals have on ageing brains ...

Owning a pet can fill your life with joy, companionship, muddy paws and sloppy kisses. It can provide health benefits too. Whether your pet drags you on walks to increase your physical activity or ...

A pet’s unconditional love can bring loads of joy. But particularly for older adults, companion animals can have a big impact ...

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Having a pet is not only fun for older adults–it can actually benefit your health. There’s evidence that people experience aging better when interacting with animals. “Scientifically documented ...

Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY, a nonprofit dedicated to helping older and vulnerable adults take care of their pets, developed a short film to underscore the important and often life-saving ...

A post I wrote here at Psychology Today a few years back on helping children grieve the loss of a beloved pet remains popular. I featured Roxanne Hawn, a longtime writer in the pet and veterinary ...

New York’s senior citizens are being given “robot pets” — animatronic stuffed animals — as part of an ongoing effort to combat what U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has called an “epidemic of ...