Older people deciding not to have pets as challenges and concerns outweigh benefits
Older people deciding not to have pets as challenges and concerns outweigh benefits Posted TueTuesday 12 updated WedWednesday 13 JanJanuary 2021 at 2:21am Pets can offer companionship but many people say as they get older it gets harder to keep them. ( Print text only Cancel It's well known that pets are good for our wellbeing, can reduce our anxiety and stress, and offer love and companionship. But as we get older we're less likely to have a furry friend in our lives. The latest Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey found just 11 per cent of Australian pet owners...