Companion animals: can they alleviate loneliness among older adults?
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Companion animals and animal-assisted therapies can improve the physical and mental health of older adults, and animal-assisted therapies appear promising to alleviate loneliness among older adults.
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Exploring the link between pets and the issue of social isolation
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What Are the Best Pets for Seniors?
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NYSOFA, AgingNY and Pets Together Partner to Connect Older Adults with the Therapeutic Power of Pets Using Online Platform
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The Mental Health Benefits of Pets For Older Adults
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What are the effects of animals on the health and wellbeing of residents in care homes? A systematic review of the qualitative and quantitative evidence, BMC Geriatrics
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How A Pet Can Improve Your Mental Health
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Why Older Adults' Best Investment Might Just Be A Puppy
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Robotic pets are helping seniors avoid loneliness
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Pets Against Loneliness: How the Human-Animal Bond Helps - Better Cities For Pets™
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7 Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy for Seniors
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Study: Elderly pet owners living alone had slower cognitive declines