6 reasons seniors should consider getting a pet

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New research finds a link between owning a dog and having a healthy heart.

While reports on the health benefits of caring for a dog, cat or other critter abound, a new Mayo Clinic study suggests that dogs are a heart’s best friend.

The National Poll on Healthy Aging surveyed 2,051 adults aged 50 to 80 last fall, more than half of whom reported owning a pet. And 88% said that their pets helped them enjoy life, and 86% said their pets made them feel loved. The poll sponsored by the AARP and the University of Michigan also reported that 79% of senior pet parents said that their four-legged friends reduced stress.

But one shouldn't adopt a golden retriever for their golden years without considering how a pet will affect their lifestyle and their finances. Some pet factors that might give older adults reason to paws include:

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