Impact of Pet Ownership on the Lives of Older Adults

Jessica Bibbo is a Ph.D. and is a Research Scientist in the Center for Research and Education at Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, where she works on research and evaluation studies to better serve older adults and their caregivers. Dr. Bibbo’s research focuses on aging, caregiving and human-animal interaction. Their work investigates the impact of pet ownership and the human-animal bond on the lives of older adults and their families.Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com