This Is Why Getting A Pet Can Help To Prevent Dementia

Those of us with pets will tell you that while our furry friends can bring a lot of chaos into our lives, we wouldn’t have it any other way. 

In fact, according to a report by the PDSA, 87% of owners agree that having a pet makes them mentally healthier and  91% of owners reported that having a pet improved their life. 

However, in a study of nearly 8,000 older adults, published in JAMA Network Open in January, researchers found that among those living alone, having a pet was associated with a slower rate of cognitive decline.