If you are a pet owner, you know that your pet can help you smile when you are feeling down. Based on conversations with medical experts, many seniors are unaware of the mental and physical health benefits that a pet can provide. The Community Outreach and Senior Advocate at Caring.com has created a free resource that provides comprehensive information on topics like the benefits and risks of pet ownership, things to consider before bringing a pet into an assisted living community, pet adoption, and State sponsored organizations that support both pets and their elderly owners.
You can read more about Seniors and Pets here:
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/benefits-of-elderly-owning-pets
