One of the great opportunities we find in opening a new building is how to best convey what are culture is all about. The Canopy at Beacon Woods will be a pet friendly Community. This means that if you live with us, you will have your fur baby by your side. Also, having different animals coming in to our Community for our residents to look at, learn about and pet, will be a big part of our programming. We know, from studies conducted, that animals help to decrease loneliness, blood pressure as well as solving for loneliness in the senior population.

Why Pets Are Good for the Elderly

A peer-reviewed study cited by the U.S. National Institutes of Health notes that human-pet interaction is a key component to good health and well-being in older adults.

Pets can be incredibly beneficial for the elderly for a variety of reasons:

Companionship: Pets provide companionship, which can be especially important for elderly individuals who may live alone or far from family. They can help alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Routine: Having a pet can provide a routine, as they require feeding, exercise, and care. This can give structure and purpose to an elderly person’s day.

Physical Activity: Pets, especially dogs, require exercise which can encourage elderly individuals to stay active and mobile. This can help maintain their physical health.
Mental Health: Interacting with pets has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety.
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