Try: Pet ownership can have many positive benefits for the Care recipient (cr) pets can be especially good for the cr’s health pets can play help most cr’s healthy by helping the cr find meaning and joy in life as we age we will lose things that previously occupied your time and gave life purpose cr’s are retired and sometimes not near family caring for a pet can bring pleasure and help boost morale and optimism staying connected maintaining a social network isn’t always easy as we grow older retirement illness death and moves can take away close friends and family members dogs especially are a great way for seniors to spark up conversations and meet new people boosting vitality crs can overcome many of the physical challenges associated with aging by taking good care of themselves pets encourage playfulness laughter and exercise for the cr helping cr’s with memory loss pets can provide a source of positive nonverbal communication certain pets can help soothe an cr with memory loss and decrease aggressive behavior information references helpguide org
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