Companion animals: can they alleviate loneliness among older adults?

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.

Exploring the link between pets and the issue of social isolation

What Are the Best Pets for Seniors?

NYSOFA, AgingNY and Pets Together Partner to Connect Older Adults with the Therapeutic Power of Pets Using Online Platform

The Mental Health Benefits of Pets For Older Adults

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

How A Pet Can Improve Your Mental Health

Why Older Adults' Best Investment Might Just Be A Puppy

Robotic pets are helping seniors avoid loneliness

Pets Against Loneliness: How the Human-Animal Bond Helps - Better Cities For Pets™

7 Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy for Seniors

Study: Elderly pet owners living alone had slower cognitive declines