How Pets Keep Seniors Healthier & Happier

How Pets Help Seniors Stay Happy & Healthy That cute bundle of fur is more than just a pretty face. Seniors with pets are often feel healthier, less isolated from the community, and safer at home. HEALTH BENEFITS ADOPT A SHELTER PET. THE LIFE YOU SAVE MAY BE YOUR OWN! 120/80 Stroking a pet lowers blood pressure. People with pets live, on average, 2 years longer than those without. %3D People with pets cope better with stress and depression. Average Medicare patients with pets have fewer doctor visits than similar patients without pets. Pets reduce loneliness and isolation among people who live alone. Everyone wants to pet a friendly dog. Companion animals encourage others to approach and strike up a conversation. SOCIAL BENEFITS UNCONDITIONAL LOVE: THE ANTIDOTE TO LONELINESS. Pets are non-judgmental, loving companions. Animals in hospitals & nursing homes boost morale among staff and patients. SAFETY ANIMALS BENEFITS A barking dog helps protect your home from intruders & deters crime outside the home. HELP ALERT YOU TO DANGEROUS SITUATIONS Some pets are trained to detect signs & symptoms of illness. Animals often alert their families to dangers like fires & gas leaks. THE PETS FOR Bay Alarm Medical is proud to sponsor Pets for the Elderly Foundation THE ELDERLY FOUNDATION Joining friends together for life They help pay adoption fees to participating animal shelters throughout the US so that senior citizens (age 60 and up) can afford to adopt a furry friend. These fees include pre-adoption veterinary exams and spay/neuter fees if applicable. For every sale we get over the next two months, we'll donate a portion of our profits to Pets for the Elderly Foundation to help support their great work uniting seniors and pet companions all across America.