Companion animals: can they alleviate loneliness among older adults?

Companion animals and animal-assisted therapies can improve the physical and mental health of older adults, and animal-assisted therapies appear promising to alleviate loneliness among older adults.

4 ways pets can help our mental health

6 Ways Seniors Can Interact With Pets Without Committing to Ownership - Guideposts

Special Report: How Companion Animals Can Participate in Treatment of Mental Illness

Are Companion Pets Helpful With Loneliness and Depression Among Elders - PACE

Special Report: How Companion Animals Can Participate in Treatment of Mental Illness

The Many Benefits of Pets for Seniors

These Organizations Strive to Keep Pets and Older Adults Together

How Emotional Support Animals Can Help Seniors

Exploring the link between pets and the issue of social isolation

Study: Elderly pet owners living alone had slower cognitive declines