Jun. 9—(Family Features) Like humans, four-legged family members need love and care. However, the relationship is not one-sided. In addition to joy and unconditional love, pets can also help their ...

Affectionate, loyal, fluffy, nurturing: There are lots of reasons why dogs make great companions for seniors. Not only do dogs provide comfort and friendship, but they also help keep seniors healthy ...

Helen Macura has always wanted a dog, but the Prohibition-era home she has lived in since 1945 isn't safe for a potential pet. Her childhood dream of owning a dog finally came true a couple years ago, ...

Tens of thousands of older adults in New York are getting all the benefits of a furry friend – without the responsibility – thanks to a program that gives animatronic pets to seniors. The idea for the ...

Sadly, loneliness and social isolation often mark the end of a lifetime of activity and engagement for many senior citizens. While that long-awaited retirement may put an end to the daily grind, it ...

Alice Lewis' living room, in her small house east of downtown, is a little crowded. There's Alice herself, of course, and among the others are her second cousin, Melba Lewis, whom she takes care of, a ...

There’s a general societal discourse that pets are good for our mental and physical health, although the research does not match up to this. Instead, things are much more mixed, as having a pet can ...

Pasadena Humane is celebrating National Adopt a Senior Pet Month by waiving adoption fees for older animals throughout ...

The robotic pets will be distributed by the New York State Office For Aging. Helen Macura has always wanted a dog, but the Prohibition-era home she has lived in since 1945 isn't safe for a potential ...