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Influence of Companion Animals on the Physical and Psychological Health of Older People

Health & Wellness (tags: older people, elderly, health, companion animals, happiness, bonding )

Simone
- 69 days ago - all-creatures.org

To examine whether companion animals or attachment to a companion animal was associated with changes in physical and psychological health in older people and whether the relationships between physical and psychological health and human social networks

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Chaz Gaily Berlusconi (251)

Monday September 21, 2009, 8:17 am
I can't do without my kitticas.. and it is well documented that animals create health benefits for all

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Rhonda Maness (453)

Monday September 21, 2009, 1:04 pm
Thanks Simone

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Thomas Barlish (29)

Monday September 21, 2009, 5:42 pm
my cat is everything. the veterans admin. i use has just started using a new therapist max the dog. hes great. the guys love him.

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mary f. (74)

Tuesday September 22, 2009, 4:29 am
my dad rescued a stray dog a fews months after my mom died his health and his general well being improved dramaticaly and the dog was saved from a kill shelter its a win win situation

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Ana D. Cruz (9)

Tuesday September 22, 2009, 12:35 pm
I am a senior citizen living with a cat I rescued after he was dumped in my backyard. I don't know what I'd do without him - he keeps me sane!

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