Why Aged Carers Recommends Pet Therapy for Older Adults

We often see older adults suffer from acute depression for physical vulnerability or loneliness. To avoid such an unwanted condition, most aged care services are moving towards animal assisted therapy also known as pet therapy. There are numerous benefits of pet ownership for the elderly. It can range from reducing stress, lowering blood pressure, to increase social interaction and physical activity.

For those elderly who live in an assistive home or receive support to continue living in their own home, pet therapy can prove more than just beneficiary.

According to recent researches, the companionship of pets can alleviate depression to a large extent. It also helps elderly pet owners regain self-esteem, confidence and make them more fit, less lonely and more socially expressive. Read More Aged Care Service Sydney.