Pet ownership and its influence on mental health in older adults

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Pet ownership and its influence on mental health in older adults

Objectives: With aging, older adults are at risk of a decline in mental health as they experience significant life stressors that are specific to later life. It is thus important to explore the potential of suitable approaches that promote healthy aging, to address the mental health needs of older a...

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Main Authors:	Hui Gan, Genieve Zhe, Hill, Anne-Marie, Yeung, P., Keesing, Sharon, Netto, Julie Anne
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	2019
Subjects:	Pet ownership aging mental health older adults well-being
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/76057

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