Pet dogs as promoters of wellbeing.

The rise in life expectancy requires strategies to enable healthy ageing and the promotion of a high quality of life in old age. Poor mental health including depression and social isolation can blight older people’s lives. Despite the positive benefits of physical activity for both mental and physic...

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Publicado en:British Journal of Community Nursing Vol. 22; no. 7; pp. 332 - 337
Autor principal: While, Alison
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: Mark Allen Holdings Limited Jul2017
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          Pet Therapy In Old Age
          Dogs
          Psychological Well-Being In Old Age
          Physical Activity In Old Age
          Aged
          Quality of Life
          Aging
          Mental Health
          Depression Prevention and Control
          Social Isolation Prevention and Control
          Aged: 65+ years
      ab: The rise in life expectancy requires strategies to enable healthy ageing and the promotion of a high quality of life in old age. Poor mental health including depression and social isolation can blight older people’s lives. Despite the positive benefits of physical activity for both mental and physical health, only a minority of those over 65 years are attaining the recommended levels of physical activity. The evidence relating to the benefits of pet dogs as promoters of wellbeing is set out in this article, although meeting their care needs may place an additional strain on an older person and/or their carer who has limited resources and physical capabilities.
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