There’s been a lot of buzz about companion animals as an aspect of elderly care, and with great reason! If you ever “owned” (of been owned by) a pet, then you know that their gentle loving presence and constant companionship can truly brighten your day. Although pets aren’t for everyone, it may be something you want to consider if your aging loved one is an animal lover or use to have pets when they were younger.

It’s certainly not recommended to surprise them with a pet, and if at all possible you should encourage them to be involved in to adoption process. The excitement of finding and falling in love with their new best friend could be the bright spot that radiates form within for weeks.

Make sure to carefully consider all aspects of pet ownership before adopting. Is your loved one mobile enough to provide the necessary care, or it somebody able to be dependent enough to fill in when necessary? Is there a place that the pet can stay if something were to happen to your loved one and they couldn’t be home for an extended amount of time? Make sure to research breeds, and talk to the adoption counselor truthfully about the situation. Adopting a puppy or kitten is likely too much for your loved one to handle, and may place undue stress and frustration on them, An older animal in need of a loving home, may provide the perfect balance and provide your loved one a sense of purpose in giving an elderly animal a loving home. Before deciding to adopt make sure spend time with the animal and ask questions of the adoption counselor.

If your loved one suffers from dementia, then make sure to set a plan in place the same way you would have a plan for medication. Providing proper care for the animal is crucial to the animal being healthy, happy, and best possible companion animal. You also should outline an emergency plan to be certain to pet can be cared for in the event of an emergency situation with your loved one. An important part of dementia care is identifying potential issues that can arise from various situations. A professional caregiver with Nutmeg Home Assistance is a great resource to help you plan accordingly for these potential concerns.

Unconditional love and constant companionship can make all the difference in the overall satisfaction of daily life. It’s not a decision to make lightly, but certainly one to consider and discuss.

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