Here again, seniors seem to benefit most. Dogs can help older people deal with the loss of a spouse. Seniors are less likely to experience the deterioration in health that often follows the stressful loss of a mate. Dogs ease loneliness. Perhaps because of the responsibility of dog ownership, seniors take better care of themselves.
Dogs provide a sense of security to people of all ages.
1996 by Eileen Barish. Illustrations by Gregg Myers. Excerpted by arrangement with Pet-Friendly Publications.