Are you trying to find the best option to help your elderly parent feel better?
You could buy them a massage, get them a gift card for their favorite restaurant, or buy them, dance classes. These are all things that could help them feel better for a little bit. However, there is also something that could help your elderly parent to feel better most of the time. If you get your elderly parent a dog, there are many benefits they could receive.

Receiving Love

One of the best things about having a dog is receiving love. Dogs give out unconditional love. No matter what their owner is feeling, they love them regardless. If your elderly parent is feeling abandoned or alone, the love they get from their dog can help them to feel quite a bit better. This type of love is not something to pass up. If your elderly parent is up to it, you should have them help you pick out a dog for them. If needed, they can go to pick a dog out with one of their caregivers.

Getting Rid of That Lonely Feeling

Is your elderly parent feeling lonely? Did you know that humans and dogs can connect better than humans to humans in some instances? Your elderly parent might actually be able to connect very well with a dog if they had one. This could help them to stop feeling as lonely. Whether you recently lost their spouse or a friend or whether they just don’t have many visitors, a dog can help them to feel connected again.

Being More Active

Your elderly parent can be more active if they have a dog, as well. While it isn’t formal exercise, your elderly parent will need to take their dog for walks. They will also need to teach them tricks and get up to play with them. If this sounds like something that your elderly loved one needs in their life, you can take them to get a dog today.

Conclusion

Having a dog can be such a pleasure. Your elderly parent can receive tons of love, get rid of that lonely feeling, and be more active. They can also get a laugh out of some of the things that their dog does. If they need or want someone to cuddle with, they can train their dog to cuddle with them, as well. There are so many benefits of having a dog. If your elderly parent needs a pick me up in their life and they need a friend, a dog can be a great choice. If your parent needs someone to help with the basic responsibilities of taking care of their dog, you can help them, if possible. If not, maybe one of their caregivers could help with these things.

If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Home Care in Claremont, CA, call the caring staff at Aviva In-Home Care.
Call today: (415) 795-2203

Sources

https://www.cdc.gov/

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Evan Loevner

CEO at Aviva In-Home Care

As a former hospital administrator, I launched Aviva with the goal of having a more focused, direct impact on the delivery of care than I could ever accomplish within a hospital setting. For me, the joy of running an organization like Aviva In-Home Care is having the ability to positively improve the lives of individuals needing customized care. As a passionate Bay Area resident, I know that many local seniors can benefit from new approaches to in-home care, that will bring them more connection to the community, and provide families with a greater sense of comfort that their loved one is indeed matched with an ideal caregiver.

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