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Companion animals keep older human owners mentally sharper for longer?

PoC avatarPosted on February 24, 2022 by Michael BroadFebruary 24, 2022

A University of Michigan Medical Center study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, and which is as yet unpublished online, found increased cognitive powers in companion animal caregivers over the age of 65 compared with … Continue reading →

Posted in benefits to elderly people | Tagged benefits to cat owners, elderly people health benefits, human to cat relationship

Reason why robotic cats and dogs are so successful with the right person

PoC avatarPosted on December 20, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 20, 2020

Realistic, high quality robotic cats and dogs have been around for quite a long time now. It’s interesting that you could claim that robotic cats and dogs are better than the real thing with the right person. I don’t know … Continue reading →

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The anxiety of Covid times and how cats can help

PoC avatarPosted on October 24, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 24, 2020

Until today, I had no sense of the anxiety that many people feel at the moment because of these difficult times. It is the uncertainty of the future which can cause anxiety in normally calm people and which exacerbates anxiety … Continue reading →

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A reminder that cats reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease

PoC avatarPosted on September 22, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 22, 2020

Living with a cat companion when younger can protect against heart disease when older. I’m referring to a study which was published in 2009. This is not hot off the press but then we know that a cat companion can … Continue reading →

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Cat companions do not benefit gay and bisexual men with prostate cancer

PoC avatarPosted on July 10, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 10, 2020

This is a study which analyses whether cats and dogs as pets benefit or are detrimental to the mental and physical well-being of gay and bisexual men who have prostate cancer. Participants In the study, the participants were non-Hispanic white … Continue reading →

Posted in benefits to elderly people | Tagged cat maintenance, cat study, cost of veterinary care, elderly people health benefits, gay men, human to cat relationship, study | Leave a reply

Shy cat living with elderly woman forced to approach neighbour to raise the alarm

PoC avatarPosted on February 16, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 16, 2020

This is the story of Sylvester. If he is still alive he would be approaching about the age of 20 at the time of this article. In 2007 Patricia Kerr, aged 90, had lived will Sylvester for about five years. … Continue reading →

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Dainty female cat acts like an alarm clock to help mother of severely handicapped girl

PoC avatarPosted on February 15, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 15, 2020

Introduction This is the story of Speedy. There are two things about the story that need to be mentioned at the outset. Firstly, the story was published in a book entitled Wonder Cats in 2010 and Speedy was honoured by … Continue reading →

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It’s Grandparents Day today in the UK so here are some nice pictures of cats and grandparents

PoC avatarPosted on October 6, 2019 by Michael BroadOctober 6, 2019

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 … Continue reading →

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‘Unadoptable cats’ often simply need the right person to come along

PoC avatarPosted on February 1, 2019 by Michael BroadFebruary 1, 2019

It’s useful to remind ourselves that there is nearly always someone who is suited to a so-called “unadoptable” shelter cat. It’s just a question of the one meeting the other. Here are two examples where the right person met an … Continue reading →

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Cat retirement communities: A good choice for your cat when you’re no longer able to provide care

PoC avatarPosted on December 5, 2018 by Elisa Black-TaylorSeptember 2, 2019

Cat retirement communities are a good choice for your cat when you’re no longer able to provide care. While the up-front cost may seem a bit high, there are several options available if you plan carefully before the need arises. … Continue reading →

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