“Hidden Treasures: What This Man Unearthed in His Elderly Relative’s Attic Will Change Everything You Thought You Knew”
Pets Actually Help The Elderly
A multitude of research has proven that pets help to relieve the stress that some elderly experience, especially when they are plagued with an illness. They help to reduce blood pressure, keep the owner active, and help with social interaction. Animals are an easy way for the elderly to take their mind off of things which is greatly beneficial to mental and physical health.
Pets can also help with long-term memory which is very helpful for people with Alzheimer’s. It’s different than remembering a person and they don’t ask for anything except love and attention. However, it’s essential that the only time an elderly person has a pet is if they’re being looked after or if they’re aware enough to safely own one.
A Lesson Was Learned
Although it was unfortunate that it happened to Hidey, the Calico cat has become the symbol for the importance of checking up on the elderly and their animals. Since her rescue, Pennsylvania’s Animal Rescue League & Shelter Wildlife Center started a fund to support animals that can no longer be cared for by their senior citizen owners.
Through the program, the goal is to find loving and caring home for all animals whose elderly owners can no longer care for them or have passed away. This way, people know that senior citizens and their pets are both being looked out for.
