Pros and cons of pet ownership in sustaining independence in community-dwelling older adults: a scoping review
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DOI: 10.1017/s0144686x19000382
Abstract: Abstract Although community services support ageing-in-place, older adults often report feelings of loneliness and social isolation. Unmet emotional needs are associated with poorer health, reduced functional abilities and increased mortality in this population. Pet ownership… read more here.
Keywords: community; pet ownership; older adults; cons pet ... See more keywords