At
MorningStar
of Boulder, we recognize pets offer seniors great companionship
with their limitless affection and unconditional love. In fact multiple studies have found pets to
be especially beneficial for the elderly and can even help to “reduce stress,
lower blood pressure, and increase social interaction and physical activity.” Pet ownership can combat feelings of
loneliness and offer solace from the loss of a spouse or another loved
one.
In
an article from AgingCare.com entitled, The
Healing Power of Pets for Elderly People, several experts weigh-in on the
various benefits of pet ownership for seniors including a New Jersey
psychotherapist. Dr. Jay P. Granat discusses
some of the intangibles pets offer to the elderly such as the fact that “dogs—and
other pets—live very much in the here and now.’
He explains that animals do not worry about tomorrow, which can be scary
for the elderly and being around an animal with that sense of “now” can rub off
on people.
Along with providing companionship to
seniors, studies have found that depression is less likely for older adults who
own a pet and patients with heart problems can do better when they are
responsible for a pet. Psychologist
Penny B. Donnenfeld, who brings her golden retriever mix to her New York City
office, relates how people with memory loss interact with her dog and access
memories from long ago. She explains “having
a pet helps the senior focus on something other than physical problems and
negative preoccupations about loss or aging."
MorningStar of Boulder knows it is a
big decision for seniors to give up their family home and move into senior
living. Furthermore it
would be very painful to be forced to leave a beloved pet behind, which is why
we are proud to be a pet friendly community.
Please visit our website to learn about the best
assisted living and memory care in and around Boulder.
MorningStar
Assisted Living & Memory Care of Boulder represents the best in senior
living with a distinct mission statement - “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. We are dedicated to providing a
true home for residents amidst a beautiful, serene setting and invite you to schedule
a visit to experience one of the area’s finest senior living communities.
Source:
agingcare.com/Articles/benefits-of-elderly-owning-pets-113294.htm
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