Interaction with a pet can lower blood pressure and cholesterol; being with a pet increases levels of serotonin which can help calm anxiety. Pets are also welcome company, reminding seniors that they can still be loved and needed.
Walking, grooming, or playing with a pet increases physical activity and exercise. This care also increases the opportunities for social interactions with neighbors, helping decrease seniors' loneliness.
Those who own a pet tend to take better care of themselves because caring for a pet can help to develop routines, encouraging owners to eat regularly or complete chores.
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