Pets provide excellent company and motivate us to be more physical. They keep us active and can even help us increase movement, whether it’s playing with one of your cat’s personal favorites or taking your dog for a stroll. A pet can also provide calming solace, act as a talking buddy, and even deliver a much-needed chuckle. Petting a cat or dog has been shown to decrease blood pressure and stimulate the body’s feel-good hormones, which help us unwind. Whether you now own a pet or want to get one in the future, as a retiree, you can rest confident that there are living alternatives that will allow you to keep your cherished companion. Read on for the benefits of a pet-friendly senior living community.
Stay Active
Dogs are particularly popular among elderly folk. Because these devoted companions require multiple daily walks, they assist older adults in staying active, losing weight, and improving their mobility. While many pet-friendly retirement living communities are eager to accommodate pet ownership, bringing your furry bud out daily will help inspire you to get some moderate exercise and enjoy the weather.
Social Benefits
Elderly individuals might feel alone even though they live in a community. As people get older, it might be more difficult to meet fresh faces and form new connections. But even if your health prevents you from going on walks, you may spend some quality time with your fluffy mate in a shared garden or backyard. This encourages you to leave your apartment, provides a bit of a break, and, probably most significantly, encourages you to mingle. Dogs tend to draw attention from those around them, which may be a terrific way to meet new people. It’s a definite method to lift your spirits and enhance your mood.
Lowers Stress Levels
Day after day, it appears that there are more additional support animals being introduced into our society. This is because dogs can help us lower blood pressure and stress levels. Spending quality time with a pet has been shown to reduce blood pressure, which can help you avoid cardiovascular diseases. Because of this amazing gift, many retirement living communities provide pet therapy. Pets can even provide consolation during trying times if properly trained.
Our Pet-Friendly Community
We realize and agree that pets provide health and well-being advantages to older adults. To assist elderly residents to settle in more quickly, our senior independent living team has developed a pet-friendly stance. We believe that by launching this program, we will be able to offer the support and care for our elderly residents as required, as well as provide the joy and contentment that comes with aging alongside their animal friends.
For those who are considering a life in our independent living community, you should not be concerned about having to cope without your cherished pet. We recognize the value of being able to walk your dog, stroke your cat, cuddle with them, and celebrate each passing minute amid their companionship. A pet’s unconditional affection and friendship are unquestionable and we are a pet-friendly retirement village that welcomes you and your four-legged friends to join us today!
