![]() Other senior agencies don’t just welcome pets, they use them as a selling point. Any senior living property that receives funds or insurance coverage from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must allow pets.īut what about private or locally-funded senior housing? Those vary by state, and some states do require landlords to allow the elderly to keep animal companions–most notably Arizona, New Jersey, Minnesota and Washington, D.C. government also has faith in the positive power of pets. “The cats, gerbils, parakeets, iguanas, fish, rabbits and all the other animals had the same effect as dogs,” notes Between Pets and People: The Importance of Animal Companionship. ![]() One oft-cited study from the late 1970s found out of 92 older patients, only three pet owners died in a two-year period, compared to 11 people who didn’t own pets. Studies have linked pet ownership to physical benefits such as better heart health, while mental benefits include helping owners combat depression while standing in as an emotional shoulder to lean on. Data on Dogs for Seniors (and Other Pets)įirst, let’s look at the benefits. Maybe you’re considering moving with a dog into a 55+ community or a senior living facility, or just downsizing from a single-family home to an apartment.Įither way, expect some changes to keep everyone–including Fido–happy. And some senior living facilities have begun welcoming the four-legged along with their biped owners. ![]() Dogs might not seem like a good fit for communal senior living, what with the barking, the needing to go outside all the time and the not-always-hospitable manners.Īnd with older people who might not be inclined to go for long walks, a senior living community seems like the last place you’d expect to find a pooch.īut a host of studies show that having a dog can boost seniors’ mental and physical health in ways that make investing in a pooch worthwhile.
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