A Place for Mom's Family

Interesting.  Thanks,

Those senior and pet bonds can be very strong indeed.  Because the children are off other places living their lives (as they should be), the pet truly does become almost like another child for that senior.  I am so proud that our company, Holiday Retirement, continues to welcome seniors and their pets to our communities all over the US and Canada.  Thankfully we can be a part of keeping that senior/pet bond going strong.

Great article.  Pets are an important part of many seniors lives.  It is nice that some assisted living communities allow you to bring your pet with you.

 

My aunt's cat passed away a few months ago. Now she needs to go to an assisted living place. My cat is the brother of her cat and she always loved him. I brought in my cat to visit her. Didn't tell her we were going to, just cleared it with the nurse in her hospital.

 she was soooo happy to see him. So was her roommate. Her roomie kept holding him and snuggling him, kissing him. did them both a world of good. Will bring him every week.

 

 

My mom used to love it when I would bring my baby in to see her.  I haven't found many senior who don't like having something to cuddle.  (mee tooooo!) It is for this reason that our company allows pets and I'm glad they do. They have made many happy.  Keep taking her, you made their day!

Deb

Him.....NOT her.  Sorry!

Deb

HI!

AS A YOUNG SENIOR CITIZEN, I RECENTLY MOVED TO FLORIDA FOR THE WARMER CLIMATE. ANYTHING WOULD HAVE BEEN AN IMPROVEMENT OVER MICHIGAN - BUT I LOVE FLORIDA!!!!!

I DID NOT BUY A HOME THAT I FELL IN LOVE WITH BECAUSE PETS WEREN'T ALLOWED!  I LOST MY HUSBAND LESS THAN 2 YEARS AGO AND WITHOUT MY CAT (ANDIT USED TO BE A TOY POODLE TOO, I COULDN'T HAVE MADE IT!  I WOULDN'T HAVE HAD A REASON TO GET MY BUTT OUT OF BED IF I DIDN'T HAVE TO FEED THEM.

FLORIDA IS A HAVEN FOR SENIORR CITIZENS AND OVER HALF OF THE SENIOR COMMUNITIES - INDEPENDENT LIVING - ARE NO PETS!!!!!

WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!! YOU MIGHT NOT HAVE SO MANY FOR SALE SIGNS OR SENIORS LOOKING LIKE THEY DON'T WANT TO TAKE THEIR NEXT BREATH IF THEY DIDN'T BAN PETS!  I LOVED THE ARTICLE ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF A PET TO A SENIOR AND JUST HAD TO ADD MY 2 CENTS! THABKS FOR ALLOWING ME!  

 This article is a nice and intresting post to enjoy.Thanks

There are some long term care facilities. that encourage the bond between seniors and pets. Pet therapy is actually one of the techniques used to keep seniors emotionally stable and to remain active while inside facilities. Even if their family members are miles away from them they have a pet that they can spend time with and bond with. It's not really a replacement but at least they have a companion while in a facility.