By Sylvana Rinehart, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors Every time I pet our Portuguese Water dog’s soft hair, my blood pressure drops and I lose myself in his silkiness. We both take a deep breath and enjoy that special moment. He joined our family because of his mother, Bella, a therapy dog visiting […]
The Devastating Loss of a Pet
By Cindi Laws Americans are clearly pet lovers, and pets outnumber children in many urban and suburban areas. For seniors, pets provide a tremendous quality of life, providing companionship and unconditional love that is especially needed when human family members may not visit often. With the need for feeding, grooming and care, pets provide purpose […]