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Pets Help Others Through Association

It has been known for many years that pets’ interactions with senior citizens can help bring joy into their lives that may have been missing. As we age, lots of things change; some of those things aren’t necessarily for the better. Many senior citizens can find themselves alone. Our bodies can become more restrictive of movement and use. Our minds can suffer, as well, from dementia and the inability to recall names, numbers, and even some of our fondest memories. Being able to experience the love of a relationship with an animal can help ease the pain and sorrows of those times.

An animal companion, even for a short while as many programs offer to nursing homes, can be a tremendous boost to a person’s morale and spirits. The unconditional love supplied by a cat, dog, or other living animal can work wonders for an aging person’s mental state and overall health condition, supplementing what a physician can only do with pills and physical therapies.

As well as providing love and companionship for seniors living in elder care facilities, animal programs have also been proven successful at jails and juvenile justice centers. The idea is for the program to be rewarding to both human and animal. The animals should receive love and attention in return for their unconditional love and time given to others.

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