The Right Dog: Outstanding Addition for 50+ Empty Nester or Older Adult

Many people are looking for “something” once the kids are out of the house and now you need a new face to look at. Perhaps your older mom and dad need something to keep them active. Having the right dog can be helpful, fun and good for your health and well-being.

Thinking about these issues are all part of planning for your future retirement. Part of that plan should also include affordable Long Term Care Insurance. Read the article and then make sure we review your options for affordable Long Term Care Insurance.

You will see how easy it is to plan for the physical, emotional and financial burdens that come with extended Long Term Health Care. Since health insurance and Medicare won’t pay for a majority of these costs, planning for LTC should be part of your retirement plan.
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Maybe your children have graduated college and perhaps left home so now you are an empty nester. Perhaps your older mom and dad need some companionship. In either case the right dog can provide you with love and affection, companionship, good mental health and even exercise.
For older adults this becomes even more important as some people will start feel lonely as the rest of the family deals with their own busy lives. This is especially true if they have lost their partner or close friend.

Dogs can be a great companion for seniors as they give unconditional love and support and they give them something to do. Dogs can be especially helpful for seniors with dementia; studies have found that dogs slow the process by which seniors with dementia lose their memory because they keep them on a schedule and provide comfort when their owner is having a bad day or is distressed. This may limit the amount of supervision and other Long Term Care services they may require.
These canine companions are great for a number of reasons, one of the biggest being the amount of exercise people get when they own a dog. Not only do they play with them around the house, but dogs also need to be walked which is a great way to stay active.
These are some recommended dog breeds for those over 50; they can serve as therapy dogs, playmates, or “children.” They also can just be fun.

Read the full article here: http://longtermcareplanningnews.com/article?article=126

 

 

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