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1 Rethinking ‘I’m Not a Tech Person’ 2 A Simple First Step Into AI 3 Downsizing to a Tiny Home Can Save Your Retirement Hopes
3 Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai 4 Companionship With Real Health Perks
A DAILY BOOST FROM ANIMALS How Pets Keep Seniors Feeling Better
If you share your home with a pet, you probably don’t need a study to tell you they are good for you. Still, researchers have found that animals can help older adults handle stress and feel less lonely. They can even improve your health. For many people in their later years, a pet is more than company. It is a daily source of meaning, connection, and energy. As life changes with retirement, kids moving out, or the loss of a spouse, it’s easy for days to feel quieter than they used to. A pet can give you reason to get up and move and help you stay engaged. Feeding, brushing, and caring for an animal creates a simple routine and sense of being needed. That feeling matters at any age, but it can be especially important in this season of life.
hello. People at the park ask about the dog’s name or age. Even short chats like that break up the day and keep you feeling part of things. At home, a pet keeps the house from feeling too quiet. It’s nice to come back to a wagging tail or a soft purr instead of an empty room. Taking care of a pet can give your energy a gentle lift, too. A short walk with a dog gets you outside and moving. Grooming a cat or tossing a toy across the room may not feel like exercise, but it gets you out of the chair. Time with a pet can even calm your nerves and lighten your mood. Some seniors also find deep joy in adopting an older shelter pet. Giving a good home to an animal that might otherwise be overlooked can be a powerful way to add purpose and warmth to everyday life.
Pets can also help you stay connected. A dog on a leash is a natural conversation starter. Neighbors stop to say
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