JUNE 2024
ASK THE EXPERT: "NO PETS ALLOWED"
RECIPES
PEACH COBBLER & SHORTCUT PEACH ICE CREAM
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS:
THE STRESS PARADOX: UNDERSTANDING THE PROS AND CONS OF STRESS
FEATURE:
CARING FOR FIDO: OVERCOMING HURDLES IN PET OWNERSHIP Challenges of Pet Ownership as We Age There’s no doubt the value pets often have in our lives. From walks to cuddles and everything in between, the companionship and benefits of owning a pet are endless, especially in our older years. In fact, according to research published in the journal Innovation in Aging (2023), “Pet ownership in older adulthood has been associated with better physical and mental health as well as social connectedness.” However, even the best parts of life come with challenges.
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