Older Adults and Pets—Physical and Psychological Benefits

Kogan, Lori R.

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“…In general, women face more social and economic disadvantages than men in this ageing process. However, men are not always the clear 'winners' -quite often they suffer more ill-health than women (Cleaver, 2002) and there are some social, cultural and educational aspects that differ between the genders (Kogan, 2016).…”

Section: Masculinities In the Context Of Ageingmentioning

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Older Men’s Biographical Learning and Masculinity

Malec-Rawiński

2019

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The general aim of this paper is to present insights from a Polish case study on the learning experiences of Polish older men. The research data was collected by means of ‘guided’, semi-structured interviews. This paper presents two well-educated older men’s life stories from two different local communities in Poland and the analyses of their life experiences in the context of masculinities and ageing using a biographical learning approach. The analyses of the two biographical narratives have shown the diversity in the life histories of older men, but also similar struggles and challenges. They have illustrated how older men cannot simply be reduced to their experience of ageing, but that they also carry some continuously (re)negotiated struggles with masculinity, weaving new and rich threads for learning that is lifelong and life-wide.

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Section: Masculinities In the Context Of Ageingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Older Men’s Biographical Learning and Masculinity

Malec-Rawiński

2019

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The Impact of Pets on Everyday Life for Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Applebaum

Ellison

Struckmeyer

et al. 2021

Front. Public Health

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Purpose: The social and behavioral health of older adults is of particular concern during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is estimated that at least 50% of older adults in the U.S. have pets; while pets may be a source of support, they could also pose unique challenges during an already trying time. We aimed to investigate how pets impacted the everyday lives of older adults in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: A large survey of U.S. pet owners (n = 2,068) was administered to assess the impact of relationships with pets during COVID-19 on human health and well-being. We conducted bivariate analyses to compare levels of social support, loneliness, pet attachment, and family income for a subset of older adults (ages 65 and older) with a younger comparison group (ages 18–64). Using thematic and content analysis, we analyzed two open-ended prompts from age 65+ respondents (n = 122): (1) the pros and cons of living with pets during the pandemic, and (2) advice for those living with pets in future pandemics.Results: Older adults, on average, reported lower levels of social support and less loneliness than respondents below age 65. There were no significant differences in strength of attachment to pets nor income between the younger and older respondents. For the open-ended prompt regarding pros and cons, we coded three emerging themes and related sub-themes: (1) pros (company; more time together; life purpose or meaning; love; support; stress relief; routine; distraction; exercise), (2) cons (general worry; potential for illness; limited participation; veterinary care access; obtaining supplies; difficulty meeting pet needs; financial concerns), and (3) no difference. Advice shared was coded into 13 themes/sub-themes: pets' health and welfare; make plans; veterinary information; treat pets like family; don't abandon pets; human health and well-being; stay calm; enjoy pets; keep routine; be careful of transmission; seek community resources; keep supplies stocked; and finances.Conclusions: Pets may fulfill some social and emotional needs for older adults during this particularly isolating event; equally important to consider are the challenges that may be precipitated by and/or exacerbated by this public health emergency.

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Older Adults and Pets—Physical and Psychological Benefits

Cited by 2 publications

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Older Men’s Biographical Learning and Masculinity

Older Men’s Biographical Learning and Masculinity

The Impact of Pets on Everyday Life for Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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