Companion animals: can they alleviate loneliness among older adults?

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.

How Emotional Support Animals Can Help Seniors

Frontiers Pet Ownership Patterns and Successful Aging Outcomes in Community Dwelling Older Adults

Does owning a pet help prevent dementia among the elderly?

NYSOFA, AgingNY and Pets Together Partner to Connect Older Adults with the Therapeutic Power of Pets Using Online Platform

Will an Emotional Support Dog Help With Loneliness? - ESA Doctors

PDF) Depression, loneliness, and pet attachment in homebound older adult cat and dog owners

Loneliness and social isolation interventions for older adults: a scoping review of reviews, BMC Public Health

Studies Show Robotic Pets Help Older Adults Thrive

Owning a cat can reduce loneliness in older adults

7 Ways Pets Can Help with Healthy Aging - The Zebra-Good News in Alexandria

Exploring the link between pets and the issue of social isolation

Are You Feeling Lonely? How About Getting A Pet?

Frontiers Reducing Loneliness Among Aging Adults: The Roles of Personal Voice Assistants and Anthropomorphic Interactions