Companion animals: can they alleviate loneliness among older adults?
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Companion animals and animal-assisted therapies can improve the physical and mental health of older adults, and animal-assisted therapies appear promising to alleviate loneliness among older adults.
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How Emotional Support Animals Can Help Seniors
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Frontiers Pet Ownership Patterns and Successful Aging Outcomes in Community Dwelling Older Adults
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Does owning a pet help prevent dementia among the elderly?
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NYSOFA, AgingNY and Pets Together Partner to Connect Older Adults with the Therapeutic Power of Pets Using Online Platform
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Will an Emotional Support Dog Help With Loneliness? - ESA Doctors
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PDF) Depression, loneliness, and pet attachment in homebound older adult cat and dog owners
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Loneliness and social isolation interventions for older adults: a scoping review of reviews, BMC Public Health
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Studies Show Robotic Pets Help Older Adults Thrive
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Owning a cat can reduce loneliness in older adults
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7 Ways Pets Can Help with Healthy Aging - The Zebra-Good News in Alexandria
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Exploring the link between pets and the issue of social isolation
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Are You Feeling Lonely? How About Getting A Pet?
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Frontiers Reducing Loneliness Among Aging Adults: The Roles of Personal Voice Assistants and Anthropomorphic Interactions