Research continues to show a strong correlation
between pet ownership and a number of benefits to seniors. Everything from helping the elderly to stay
physically active, to lowering blood pressure, reducing stress, providing
companionship and making depression less likely are attributed to having a
pet. In fact there are several studies that
indicate that patients with heart problems do better when they are responsible
for a pet.
Not only do pets offer lots of affection
and unconditional love but they can also help seniors cope with the loss of a
loved one. In an article from
AgingCare.com, a New Jersey psychotherapist, Dr. Jay P. Granat, discusses some
of the other intangibles that pets offer to the elderly. He states that, "Dogs—and other
pets—live very much in the here and now. They don't worry about tomorrow. And
tomorrow can be very scary for an older person. By having an animal with that
sense of now, it tends to rub off on people."
At MorningStar
Assisted Living & Memory Care of Albuquerque,
we wholeheartedly agree that pets provide many benefits to seniors, which is
why we are proud that our community is pet friendly. Dedicated to making your retirement years
carefree, we offer 48
beautiful assisted living suites on two levels,
with spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. In addition, our Reflections Neighborhood has
21 suites devoted to the individualized care of those with Alzheimer’s disease
and other forms of dementia.
Please
see our
website for more details and to learn about MorningStar of
Albuquerque’s quality assisted living and memory care community.
The unique mission
statement of MorningStar of Albuquerque, “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets
us apart from other senior living communities. Our foundation is built upon
honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling
to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful
setting, we encourage you to schedule a tour and see for yourself the finest
assisted living Albuquerque has to offer.
Sources:petsfortheelderly.org/articles.html
agingcare.com/Articles/benefits-of-elderly-owning-pets-113294.htm
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