Q. My mother, Jessica, lives alone and is considering adopting a pet. I am all in favor, but know it is a lot of work and vet visits are often expensive. For me, these things are certainly worth it. Despite the grooming costs, … [Read more...]
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Pets in Assisted Living Communities Shown to Boost Seniors’ Health
In some assisted living communities, dogs and cats can accompany their owners, and sometimes there are pets in assisted living communities (and in nursing homes) that are owned by the facility and enjoyed by the residents. A … [Read more...]
Take Your Emotional Support Animal with you ANYWHERE!
Q. Since my wife, Linda, and I retired, we travel a lot. A few weeks ago, when we flew to San Diego, we saw someone with a dog in the cabin of the plane, sitting on the owner’s lap, and the flight attendant didn’t say anything … [Read more...]
Top 15 Articles of 2015
From the 50th birthday of Medicaid and Medicare and the 80th birthday of Social Security to the once-a-decade White House Conference on Aging, we covered a lot of ground in 2015. It was a year that included a new act being passed … [Read more...]
Lending a Paw for Veterans
Robert Soliz, a 31-year-old former Army Specialist, participates in Paws for Purple Hearts. (Joseph Matthews, Veterans Affairs Photo) After being married for just six weeks, Mark, a U.S.Army veteran who was stationed in Iraq, … [Read more...]
Amazing Stories of Animal Therapy for Alzheimer’s Patients
As Lisa Abeyta’s father’s Alzheimer’s is progressing, his ability to communicate and cope with unfamiliar surroundings and noises is diminishing. Noises of laughter and happy conversation that used to make him smile now cause … [Read more...]
Bunny Therapy Brings Relaxation to Seniors
May is National Pet Month, a celebration of the benefits that pets bring to people's lives and vice versa. It is an ideal time to celebrate the health benefits of animals for seniors, which can include relaxation, socialization, … [Read more...]
Pet Trusts: Ensuring Your Pet is in Good Hands The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 22% of the nation’s dogs and 25% of the cats live in a single-person household. If these people have no spouse or children, what will happen to … [Read more...]
Pet Trusts: Ensuring Your Pet is in Good Hands
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 22% of the nation’s dogs and 25% of the cats live in a single-person household. If these people have no spouse or children, what will happen to their pets when they become incapacitated or pass … [Read more...]
Evan Farr Interview Appears in July 2013 Cat Fancy Magazine
Evan H. Farr, CELA was interviewed for the article “A Practical Guide to Pet Trusts” in the July 2013 issue of Cat Fancy magazine. Below is some information excerpted from our newsletter about Pet Trusts, to help you decide if a … [Read more...]
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