Other links between health and pet ownership Another community-based study looked at home environments of elderly people with and without dogs (Dembicki & Anderson, 1996). In this cross-sectional, observational study, it was found that dog owners walked significantly longer than […]
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Companion Animals and Elderly People-the health benefits Part 4
The Eden experiment-long term implications Thomas’ emphasis on environmental change in the Eden experiment is an excellent model for future investigations involving elderly people and companion animals. With a small research grant and creative thinking it was possible to simulate […]
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Although it is difficult to carry out scientific studies about the effects of pets on residents of nursing homes, a recent innovative effort by Thomas (1994) demonstrates it is possible. As medical director of a nursing home, Thomas decided to […]
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Another investigation on the effect of companion animals on the health of older people (Hendy, 1987) explored the effects of visits by pets and/or people. It found that although individuals responded well to pets alone and to pets with people, […]
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Although the idea of the therapeutic value of pets for elderly people has widespread appeal and endorsement from the media, there have been few scientific investigations that actually link the presence of companion animals to changes in physical or mental […]
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Pet Adoption essentials If you feel you are already an experienced pet owner, then by all means wade in with both feet. Just go to a local pet shelter and ask them to show you what they have available for […]
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You and your new family member Whether you are hoping to adopt a cat or a dog, know yourself and your motives before you entertain the idea of pet adoption. Some may want a friend, and a lifetime companion to […]
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