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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Veterinary Public Health
  • Human-Animal Interactions

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  • Assessing home safety risks for pet owners can improve well-being.
  • Older adults with pets face unique safety challenges in their home environment.
  • Existing literature lacks tools for pet-related home safety concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key themes for developing a home safety assessment tool.
  • To understand the safety concerns of older adults who own pets.
  • To inform strategies for enhancing the safety and well-being of older pet owners.

Main Methods:

  • A literature review was conducted.
  • Focus group interviews were held with 30 primary caregivers of dogs and/or cats.
  • Qualitative data analysis was guided by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) model.

Main Results:

  • No existing tools were found for detecting pet care safety concerns in the literature review.
  • Focus group findings revealed that pet behavior, care needs, and caregiving activities influence home safety.
  • These factors can impact the ability of older adults to age safely in place.

Conclusions:

  • There is a clear need to address home safety specifically for older adults with pets.
  • Factors influencing safety include pet behavior, care requirements, and the owner's activities.
  • Study findings will guide the development of a new assessment tool, requiring further validation.