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Pet ownership by elderly people: two new issues.

D W Smith1, C S Seibert, F W Jackson

  • 1Northwestern University Medical School.

International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
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Pets significantly influence housing choices for seniors. However, many elderly pet owners lack future care plans for their beloved animals, highlighting a critical gap in elder care and pet welfare.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Veterinary Social Work
  • Sociology of Aging

Background:

  • Pet ownership is prevalent among older adults.
  • The human-animal bond offers significant benefits to seniors.
  • Existing research often overlooks the practical implications of pet ownership in later life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of pets in housing decisions among the elderly.
  • To identify the extent of future care planning for pets by elderly owners.
  • To discuss the challenges and implications arising from these findings.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods approach combining mail questionnaires and in-depth interviews.
  • Survey and interview data collected from a large cohort of individuals aged 60 and over.
  • Qualitative and quantitative analysis of responses regarding pet ownership and housing.

Main Results:

  • Pet ownership was found to be a significant factor influencing housing choices for elderly individuals.
  • A substantial proportion of elderly pet owners had not established plans for their pets' care in the event of their own incapacitation or death.
  • Identified a critical need for better support systems and resources for aging pet owners.

Conclusions:

  • Pets play a crucial role in the lives and living arrangements of older adults.
  • The lack of contingency planning for pet care among the elderly poses risks to both the animals and their owners.
  • Interventions addressing elder care and pet welfare are necessary to support this demographic.

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