Bring Your Pet to MorningStar of Fountain Hills

MorningStar of Fountain Hills senior living community is pleased to report that we are pet friendly.  We understand that many seniors have strong attachments to their furry friends, and since our goal is provide a true home for our residents, it means making sure their pet feels right at home alongside them.     

Making the decision to be a pet friendly community was important to us.  We recognize and support the various studies that show a strong correlation between seniors living healthier, longer, and more enjoyable with pets in their lives.  One report published by the American Psychological Association found senior pet owners “fared better on several well-being (e.g., greater self-esteem, more exercise) and individual-difference (e.g., greater conscientiousness, less fearful attachment) measures.”  Their research concludes that pet ownership is an important source of social support and offers many positive psychological and physical benefits. 

Other studies also find pet ownership offers benefits such as reducing stress and lowering blood pressure as well as a means of increasing social interaction and physical activity.  In addition to the unconditional affection and companionship offered by pets, it requires seniors to stay engaged and active in providing the routine care a pet demands such as feeding, grooming, walking and cleaning up after.    

The AgingCare website discusses other intangible benefits pets provide to their owners.  Dr. Jay P. Granat, a New Jersey psychotherapist says, "Dogs and other pets live very much in the here and now. They don't worry about tomorrow. And tomorrow can be very scary for an older person. By having an animal with that sense of now, it tends to rub off on people."  

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Fountain Hills represents the best in senior living with our unique mission statement of “to honor, to value, to invest.”  Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve…all of which contributes to creating a true home for residents.  We invite you to schedule a visit to learn more about newest assisted living community in the Scottsdale/Fountain Hills area.

 

Sources:

http://psycnet.apa.org/?&fa=main.doiLanding&doi=10.1037/a0024506

http://www.agingcare.com/Articles/benefits-of-elderly-owning-pets-113294.htm