What affects us affects cats
Scenario: you are 70+ years old and want to adopt a cat companion but are unsure how to do it as you don’t want to leave your cat companion on your passing. This may be a particularly pressing issue if you are chronically ill and can foresee your death. Yes, that sounds very uncomfortable …
A study published in 2011, Depression and risk of developing dementia, tells us that, “In particular, earlier-life depression (or depressive symptoms) has consistently been associated with a more than twofold increase in dementia risk.” It would seem that depression in later life might not have any impact upon the development of dementia in the …
The story, presented in the form of an infographic, is instructive. It tells us that when we can’t give a dying relative with dementia a present because they won’t understand what it’s for, they will instinctively respond to the presence of a cat or dog. Dementia or not, it seems that humans respond positively …
I found the headline compelling. So neat and well packaged. Almost utopian. But it is common sense really as so much of good living is. What’s it got to do with cats you ask?! Well, everything in a way. I am looking at the human-to-cat relationship from the viewpoint of the cat. How many …
In the UK, October 6th is Grandparents Day. I believe that in the USA it was Sept 8th this year (National Grandparents Day). In reference to the title, to be honest I don’t know if these elderly people are grandparents but there is a good chance that they are and in any case they …
Esther Rantzen has highlighted what she believes is a serious problem and one which is underestimated by the people who manage and run care homes for the elderly. A survey found that 71% of care homes ban animals. In addition, 5% of elderly people said that they would consider ending their life if they …
By Everett Malone There are more than 95 million “owned” cats (cats as pets) in the US, according to the World Animal Foundation. Cat owners have long felt that feline companionship had both physical and mental benefits, and science is now backing up some of those claims. Senior care centers are also taking notice …
