CARING FOR MY PARENTS

Man’s best friend, indeed A Place for Mom published this exciting statement: “Researchers throughout the world are finding that dogs’ extra-sensitive olfactory systems can be trained to detect different types of cancer—sometimes long before symptoms actually appear.” The article describes, “Emerging scientific evidence that dogs can reliably sniff out telltale compounds in the body that [...]

Sometimes life changes require giving up a pet. There is plenty of information documenting the value pets can bring to aging parents. Companionship, responsibility, purpose, and joy are just some of the benefits pets can provide aging parents. Sometimes failing health, changing health, or a move requires an aging parent to re-home their pet, an [...]

Aging does not have to be the end of having a pet. Examiner.com (Orlando, FL) published an article outlining why cats can be a great companion for aging parents. The article asserts that pets, “give one a great deal of joy and satisfaction. Older people greatly value their friendship with their pets.” Aging alone is [...]

Are your aging parents pet people? If so, do not overlook the benefits pets offer. Did your childhood include pets? Are your aging parents pet people? As the years went by, did your aging parents “retire” from pet ownership? Have you considered how pets can benefit your aging parents: “Pets can help reduce stress, lower blood [...]