Pets have literally been lifesavers in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced people into lockdown and social isolation.
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Pets, Touch And COVID-19: Furry Friends Are Lifesavers
Posted on 06 December 2020.
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Pets Can Protect Against Suicide In Older People
Posted on 23 March 2020.
Older people are more likely to experience complex health needs, social isolation and loneliness, and fear of burdening their families.
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There’s More Time To Dote On Libby, The Perfect Dog
Posted on 07 October 2019.
Maybe you’re contemplating getting a dog. If that’s true, let me recount how Libby makes life better, with one small exception.
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A Not-So-Shaggy Dog Story About Companionship
Posted on 03 June 2019.
It was the end of a chilly Wednesday in late November and I had a car full of blankets made for dogs living in a shelter.
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Poll: Pets Help Us Cope With Health and Emotional Issues
Posted on 03 April 2019.
A curled-up cat, a tail-wagging dog, a chirping parakeet or even a serene goldfish may help older adults cope with mental and physical health issues.
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Tales Of Parental Caregiving: Cat On A Plane
Posted on 07 March 2019.
As crazy-making as it can be to care for aging parents sometimes, there also can be moments of snort-stuff-out-your-nose hilarity.
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