As seniors age in place, pets could encourage health and friendship
Briefly

"The companionship of a pet makes a difference in their owners' lives. While it's different from human companionship, it brings potential social benefits for seniors, including an expanded social network."
"Finding pet-friendly housing can be an issue... In striving to keep their pets, some older adults had to accept less ideal or unsafe housing situations."
"Caring for their pet provided meaning through these hard times, particularly as older pet owners navigated personal health challenges and feelings of loneliness and isolation."
Read at www.housingwire.com
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