Over 50s Lifestyle

Pets

 Ask any pet owner and they would tell you that owning a pet can contribute significantly to your overall sense of well being. This is true at any age but for the over 50s having a pet can bring many benefits:

• Many over 50s experience “Empty Nest” syndrome as children leave home. Caring for a pet may help to fill this void
• For over 50s who live alone (whether due to bereavement or divorce) pets can provide companionship
• Walking a dog is a great way to exercise and to make new friends
• Pets love their owners unconditionally and don’t answer back!

However a pet is for life, not just for Christmas (as the saying goes) so before buying a pet it is important to ensure

a) That owning a pet fits in with your life style (or if it doesn’t, that you are prepared to make compromises) and

b) That the type and size of pet you choose is right for you