How Pets Help Slow Cognitive Decline, Backed by Science

About this episode

This episode explores how pets can help slow cognitive decline in older adults through various activities and scientific research.

In this episode, we explore how pets help slow cognitive decline in older adults . From fetch routines to fur therapy, our hosts sniff out why living with a pet keeps human brains sharp, hearts full, and spirits high. Scientific research spanning over decades proves that your cat and dogs might just be the best personal trainers for memory and mood. If you know someone who just needs an excuse to adopt, this episode fetches the science, the soul, and the silliness behind growing old with paws by your side.

People in this episode

Host: Abhishek Joshi

Topics covered

• cognitive decline
• pets
• older adults
• scientific research
• memory
• mood
• therapy

Keywords

• pets
• cognitive decline
• older adults
• memory
• mood
• fur therapy
• fetch routines
• scientific research

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