What affects us affects cats
Elderly Nancy Cowen went to live in a care home (nursing home), Bramley House, some distance from her home. She gave her cat, Cleo, to one of her neighbours. About two weeks into living at the care home, Cleo turns up at Bramley House and hangs around. She slept outside the door of the …
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 …
I am not saying that a cat companion can solve all mental health problems. That would be a ridiculous claim and I am not even necessarily saying that a cat companion can solve any mental health problem. It is not about solving or curing mental health issues, in this instance. It is much more …
Can a person be too old to care for a cat? I think they can be. There are reasons for this. I was speaking with a neighbour the other day and she said, “I am worried my cats might outlive me.” I was surprised because she was only 65. But I see the point. …
Memory loss is one of the well-known symptoms of dementia. Janine Valentine, a nurse consultant for dementia and the elderly at Yeovil Hospital in the UK, has discovered that one of the enduring memories of dementia patient is of their deceased pet or a pet they once cared for. My immediate thought about this …
Why did you adopt your cat? Deciding to adopt a “pet” is a big step. It is a lifestyle change. It is for the life of the cat. The adoption will have a big impact on your life for a long time. So why did you do it? Did you consider all the ramifications? …
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 …
