Cats are usually known for their impeccable grooming habits. However, as your cat ages, you might notice that your older cat is not grooming like they used to. Perhaps you noticed that your cat has matted or greasy fur. Maybe your aging cat is pulling their hair out or perhaps your senio...
That skinny older cat: An overview of healthcare management in the aging cat (Proceedings)Life expectancy for cats has risen, on average, to 14-16 years of age. We are living in the (human) generation which overall sees the benefits of the acceptance and compliance of the general "cat ...
The aim of this population study was to identify personality traits among older (>65 years) male and female owners of cats and dogs and to com- pare their general health status in relation to their personality. Further, the aim was to exa- mine whether current cat and dog ownership could...
Body Just as with humans, improved health care has meant an increased life span for dogs and cats. Along with aging come frequent minor health concerns. Follow these tips on caring for an older pet to head off serious problems. Provide Your Pet With: ...
even if performance of this treatment in the older population could be challenging because of some orthopedic problems limiting the range of motion in the cervical spine. Also, a previous history of vertebrobasilar insufficiency, stroke, or cervical spine instability should suggest caution in performin...
Cats are, by and large, very sturdy animals, and many are living to more than 20 years of age. This, however, brings health, behavior, and care issues that need to be addressed.We've covered some of the top senior cat health problems here. ...
If “person-centered” care is a central objective of modern health systems, and health decisions are to be shared between caregivers and patients, then action is necessary to reach this goal. However, it still needs to be clarified what individuals aged 65 and older, and their caregivers valu...
Linked to experiences of ageism, study participants noted: (1) high prevalence rates of non-communicable diseases and mental health problems; (2) difficulties accessing care, with inadequate services to support the needs of older refugees; and (3) policy recommendations calling for an holistic ...
are directly relevant to this view. Dr Jennifer Berman has consultancy agreements and/or is a member of the speakers bureau of the following companies: Qualilife Pharmaceuticals; Cellegy Pharmaceuticals; Auxilium; Warner Health Care; Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.; Pfizer, Inc.; and Vivus, Inc...
If your parents or grandparents ask you how to post on Instagram or how to send a birthday message to a Facebook friend, a new study suggests you might want to help them – not just to be nice but because getting them online may help their brain health,