When you grow older, the act no longer caring for others like one's children, is often found to be a mountainous challenge.
As a result, this can cause older adults to not feel needed. This is the case, because the act of providing for one's children or others could be their sole purpose. So without this "caring for" need, what is left, is a sense of having no purpose. It can feel like something big is missing in their life, that gave them purpose and meaning.
Just as companionship/friendship with other human beings in our life can greatly enhance it, so can having pets as well. The caring for these animals can bring about a sense of purpose, because the pet depends on the owner for it's needs like food, water and companionship. It could also lead to increased empathy towards other pet owners, build relationships with other owners, creating a sense of healthy dialogue. It can help them to focus on other things and not just on getting older.
So giving a older adult a pet can can breathe life and energy back into their lives...
https://www.bayalarmmedical.com/medical-alert-blog/6-powerful-ways-help-seniors-avoid-isolation/
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