Ep. 39 | To Pet or Not to Pet

It's hard to ignore that with aging comes a bit of loneliness. Those closest to us pass on or move away, and decreasing mobility strips us of our confidence to get out of the house and get involved in our communities. No matter how old we are, pets bring indescribable joy into our lives. But how do you know if the addition of a pet in your aging loved one's home will be a smart choice? OR if it will create more work that leads to unnecessary stress and anxiety? Join us this week as we consider all aspects of introducing a pet into the lives of our aging loved ones, the pros and cons of pet ownership in this season of life, and if it is ultimately a good decision based on your situation and circumstances. — Show Notes: Inga's Uplifting Story of the Week: https://chairthehope.org/nathan-ogden-gives-back-after-community-support/ Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/3G8AGtu18eU Follow Inga & Julie! Connect with Inga on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inga-lake-4857301b8/ Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-brubaker-3a89b2114/ Follow Caregiven on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregivenpodcast/ Follow Caregiven on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaregivenpodcast?lang=en Subscribe to the Caregiven YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtq-gS4yCWGE5UFnrU8OAA Follow EPAGA Home Care on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EPAGAHomeCare Join the Care and Share Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/715609402176814 Follow EPAGA Home Care on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epagahomecare/ Follow EPAGA Home Care on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/epaga-home-care Visit EPAGA’s Website for more articles about home care: https://www.epagahomecare.com/articles Interested in going into business for yourself, but not by yourself? Learn about our home care franchise opportunities at www.epagahomecarefranchise.com!