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Impact of Pet Ownership on Cognitive Functioning in Later Adulthood

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bookofjoe

11mo ago· 53 min readenInsight

Summary

The study examines the longitudinal relationship between pet ownership and cognitive functioning in later adulthood, focusing on different pet types and age groups. Results show that owning dogs and cats is associated with slower cognitive decline, while bird and fish ownership does not show the same effect.

Key quotes

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"Pet ownership is associated with slower decline in cognitive domains."
"Dog and cat ownership might act as a protective factor aiding to slow down cognitive decline."
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Pet ownership has been shown to have a positive influence on cognitive functioning and cognitive decline in late adulthood. However, there is limited understanding of how different species of pets are associated with these outcomes in different age groups

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