Loneliness is a prevalent and global problem for adult populations, and a number of
different studies have linked it to multiple chronic conditions, including: heart disease, lung …

Background Older adults are at risk for loneliness, and interventions to promote social
connectedness are needed to directly address this problem. The nature of interventions …

Objectives Good social connection is associated with better health and wellbeing. However,
social connection has distinct considerations for people living in long-term care (LTC) …

Background Dogs are the most common companion animal, and therefore not surprisingly a
popular choice for animal-assisted interventions. Dog-assisted interventions are …

Research on the impact of companion animals in the lives of older adults is considered from
two perspectives: pet ownership and in animal-assisted interventions (AAI). This paper first …

Both pet ownership and animal-assisted therapy are becoming increasingly popular in the
United States, and the science of human–animal interaction (HAI) seeks to explore how …

Disorders of communication, social relationships, and psychomotricity are often
characterized by cognitive impairment, which hinders daily activities and increases the risk …

The global population of older persons is projected in 2050 to reach approximately 2.1
billion. As people age, feelings of loneliness, depression, and physical inactivity often occur …

The value of pet ownership and animal-assisted therapy (AAT), as a nonpharmacological
treatment modality, augmentation to traditional treatment, and healthy preventive behavior …

Introduction: Diminishing cognitive and physical functions, worsening psychological
symptoms, and increased mortality risk and morbidity typically accompany aging. The aging …