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PETS PROVIDE SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT TO OLDER ADULTS LIVING ALONE: RESULTS FROM THE NATIONAL POLL ON HEALTHY AGING

Human-animal interaction has been linked to health and social benefits for older adults. While pets can play a positive role in healthy aging, not all pet owners experience the same benefits. The present study uses data on how pets impact the well-being of older adults, including those living alone...

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Autores principales: Connell, Cathleen M, Solway, Erica, Malani, Preeti, Singer, Dianne, Kirch, Matthias, Kullgren, Jeff, Janevic, Mary R
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6840478/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.207