People of all ages rely on their pets for a serotonin boost, whether they’re throwing a ball for their dog, petting their cat or talking to their fish after a long day. Nancy Edwards, professor and ...

SARASOTA -- When first told about a Sarasota woman’s letter objecting to the animals at her aunt’s nursing home, my first thought was she must not like cats or dogs. She probably has no idea how ...

(Reuters Health) - Pets that visit nursing homes or live there with a resident can be a benefit to all, but administrators also need to consider possible risks like injuries and illness and develop ...

INDIANA, Pa. (KDKA) - A cat got a second chance and landed the "purr-fect" new job after being surrendered to an Indiana County animal shelter by a local nursing home that closed. The feline's story ...

When they were in their mid-80s, my parents wanted to be closer to their grown kids and grandchildren so they moved from their home in rural upstate New York to a retirement community outside of ...

Farm animals from Ponies for Hire in Altamont, NY recently visited The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Barnwell in Valatie, NY. (Photo credit: The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Barnwell) A full-on ...