Retirees and seniors who find themselves living alone may decide a pet can be the answer to loneliness. For seniors seeking the right level of companionship and responsibility, cats may be the perfect solution.
Pet experts believe cats can provide real therapeutic effects for seniors. The health benefits of having a cat curled up on your lap and purring has a definite calming effect. People with feline friends can relieve stress, reduce blood pressure, and improve their mental health.
The benefits of a cat companion include how easy they are to care for. Cats are low-maintenance pets who still give their owners a sense of purpose and responsibility.
When it comes to owning a cat, it helps to pick just the right one. A kitten may be a little more challenging as it can get underfoot until it settles down. So, for most seniors, an older or adult cat adopted from a local shelter may be the best choice.
Council of Seniors Works to Make Benefits Stronger
Additional income can make pet ownership easier. That’s simply one reason why here at Council of Seniors, we’re dedicated to getting Congress to pass The SAVE Benefits Act. The amount of $581 was withheld from seniors’ benefits due to low cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs). The passage of this bill will ensure this money is returned.
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