Loneliness among older adults has reached serious levels. With the growing number of "soloagers" - people who, by choice or ...

Pets can really enhance your life, but finding a breed that matches your lifestyle is important. I spoke with Dr. Julie Hunt, Veterinarian at Embrace Pet Insurance, who mentioned that if seniors are ...

(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 owners – ...

As Americans live longer than ever before, medical professionals are discovering that pet ownership plays a vital role in healthy aging. Recent studies reveal that the companionship of animals ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

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 ...