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The Benefits of Pet Companionship for Seniors

March 30, 2016 By Jason Tweed

March 30, 2016 By: Jason Tweed (Edit)

Using animals to offset emotional and physical problems and to improve quality of life is known as animal-assisted therapy or pet therapy.  Pet therapy is especially helpful for seniors who as a group commonly experience loneliness, depression, and various health issues. “We know from studies that interacting with pets can have a direct influence on […]

Filed Under: Animal Companionship, Healthy Living, Top Stories Tagged With: animal companionship, animal-assisted therapy, pet therapy, pets

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