In a study of nearly 8,000 older adults, published in JAMA Network Open in January, researchers found that among those living alone, having a pet was associated with a slower rate of cognitive decline (specifically composite verbal cognition, verbal memory and verbal fluency).
They did not see the same positive impact of pet ownership among those living with someone else. That is, there were no differences in rates of cognitive decline between pet owners living alone and pet owners living with others.
Cognitive decline is common with older age and can potentially harm quality of life and lead to additional caregiver and financial/healthcare system burdens. Identifying high-risk populations and promoting changes in modifiable risk factors are important public health approaches. Previous research has found that older adults living alone are at higher risk of dementia and cognitive decline than those living with someone else. The number of people living alone has been increasing in recent years.
Well, there's something to look forward to, I think.
Wait - what were we talking about?
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ReplyDeleteI've had many cats over the years and if you get them young they can be as affectionate as any dog. I lost my last one a year ago and it still hurts. Thanks to bidens inflation I can't afford another one. There are many supplements to stop mental decline. Loneliness is the worst part of growing old.
ReplyDelete^^^^If it wasn't for sites like this where we can express ourselves the loneliness would be unbearable.
ReplyDeleteWhere is my totally innocent comment from yesterday???????????????????????????
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