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Pets are beneficial to seniors - Catherine - 07-19-2023
We all know that pets are beneficial to seniors. This article lists the reasons why this is true.
They list some very clear reas0ns why seniors should have pets.
https://www.eacourier.com/pets/amazing-benefits-to-seniors-having-pets/article_1d167fc2-24ad-11ee-a211-9b35e27b5677.html
I think the need to care for someone else other than oneself and to need to keep routines is probably one of the greatest benefit of a senior having a pet.
The pet also takes the focus away from physical issues. A pet brings of an element of spontaneity. You never really know what they might do.
It is not surprising that having a pet can improve ones health. This is especially important for seniors. With all this evidence we should encourage and even help seniors to have pets.