Funding Will Assist Local Programs’ Efforts to Make Veterinary Care More Accessible for Homebound Clients ARLINGTON, Va., Aug 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Meals on Wheels America, the national leadership organization supporting community-based programs across the US dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger, announced it has distributed $509,000 in grants to more than 60 local Meals on Wheels programs in …
Dr. Jane
October 22, 2021
MSU offers both associate and bachelor’s degrees in veterinary technology. MOREHEAD, Ky. (WTVQ / MSU Public Relations) – Seniors of Morehead State’s Veterinary Technology Program have passed the Veterinary Technology National Exam (VTNE), a required exam for obtaining a Veterinary Technology License, with a 100% pass rate. “This is exceptional because a 100 percent pass rate is extremely difficult to …
Taeko Ota sits in the living room of Amazing Grace & Care’s assisted living in Fullerton, combing the fur of Ombi, a cat who sits on her lap. Ombi purrs. Every now and then it moves its head back and forth or rolls back and forth and lifts its paw. Ota, 90, continues the gentle strokes. Both are satisfied. Maybe …
Dr. Jane
September 30, 2021
Taeko Ota sits in the living room of Amazing Grace & Care’s assisted living in Fullerton, combing the fur of Ombi, a cat who sits on her lap. Ombi purrs. Every now and then it moves its head back and forth or rolls back and forth and lifts its paw. Ota, 90, continues the gentle strokes. Both are satisfied. Maybe …
CALGARY – Two-year-old Lily, a foster cat from the Calgary Humane Society, arrived at Silvera’s Valleyview Senior community two weeks ago and quickly made herself home. The cat has become a friend to residents and staff, which was badly needed during a pandemic that resulted in illness, death, and isolation. “She’s a treasure,” said resident Bernadette Boudens of Lily. “I …
Seniors looking for a feline companion need to make sure they find the right furry friend for them. Energetic or mischievous cats may not get along so well with an older owner, but there are many breeds that like to lie on their owners’ laps and be loved. Animals that are quieter and live off company are often suitable for …
Source: Bicanski / Pixnio CC0 There is already a lot of data to suggest that living with a dog improves both mental and physical health. The current global pandemic has shifted the spotlight to whether pets improve the welfare of older adults, who are more socially isolated today than ever before. Unfortunately, there is a long history of studies to …
Dr. Jane
February 28, 2021
Source: Bicanski / Pixnio CC0 There is already a lot of data to suggest that living with a dog improves both mental and physical health. The current global pandemic has shifted the spotlight to whether pets improve the welfare of older adults, who are now more socially isolated than ever before. Unfortunately, there is a long history of studies to …
Dr. Jane
February 21, 2021
An Ontario filmmaker recently premiered a documentary to help a volunteer-run nonprofit raise funds so seniors can continue to care for their dogs. Dwight Storring from Kitchener, Ont. Dog’s Best Friend aired on YouTube in late January to publicize the efforts of ElderDog Canada. Read moreTherapy Dogs Serve as Welcome Distraction for Wildfire Crews – NBC Bay Area“I have long …