Category Archive: Seniors and Pets

Pets can play an important role in our lives as we age.

Top Ten Texas RV Parks – #4

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May is Older Americans Month. In keeping with this year’s theme, “Never Too Old To Play,” we will run a series of articles on how you can be more active, enjoy more recreation, and get moving! For the next ten days, we will feature a countdown of the top ten RV parks as voted by …

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The Importance of Pets for Senior Adults

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Pets can play an important role in our lives as we age. Part of the sense of self-esteem is obviously the consciousness of being useful. Pets, therefore, make it possible also for older people to satisfy such needs by enabling them to look after somebody. Yes, to have to look after somebody and to take …

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Permanent link to this article: http://blog.elderoptionsoftexas.com/2012/04/13/the-importance-of-pets-for-senior-adults/

The Importance of Pets As We Age

Studies have been documented that petting a dog or cat lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients and that older people show improved alertness when caring for a pet. Pets often seem to be especially valuable for some people experiencing major life chances, such as illness or the loss of a loved one. (CONTINUE)

Permanent link to this article: http://blog.elderoptionsoftexas.com/2010/09/20/the-importance-of-pets-as-we-age/

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