Do you love animals but don't want the responsibility of pet ownership? Owning a pet can be stressful and expensive depending on your situation. I lost both of my chihuahuas a while back due to old age and am still trying to catch up with their vet bills. Recently, I've added petsitting as an extra source of income because it's fun and easy, and I get my pet love without the … [Read more...]
A Guide to Pet Ownership for Seniors
Every pet owner can attest to this - having furry animals around can make people happier, even some studies have shown that people who have pets are likely to have lower stress levels, decreased feelings of loneliness, and better health overall. Here's a guide about pet ownership for seniors. We'll talk about the amazing benefits of owning a pet and how people can choose the … [Read more...]
How Owning a Pet as a Senior Will Keep You Happy and Healthy
One of the many joys in life is owning a pet. 68% of U.S. households include at least one pet, which means there are well over 160 million pets in this country. Of course, it's not hard to see why. Pets, small and big, offer a number of positive benefits to a person’s day-to-day life, including companionship, physical activity, and stress relief — to name a few. Many studies … [Read more...]
Considering Apartment Life as an Option for Retirement?
I’ve been a nomad most of my life and have lived in a variety of environments that included several large homes and apartments, a small Hollywood bungalow, a double-wide mobile home, a room in a home, and now an ADU (additional dwelling unit). Since the tender age of four, I’ve lived exclusively in Southern California in 28 different locations. At various times, I enjoyed … [Read more...]
Wisdom Panel Dog DNA: What is Your Mutt?
A while back, I wrote a post about DNA testing after taking the Ancestry.com DNA test. I loved finding out what my roots were. But, I was also curious about what breeds my dogs were because they were mutts. A neighbor mentioned she had used the Wisdom Panel™ dog DNA test for her dogs and recommended it. As soon as I got home I went online and searched until I found the Mars … [Read more...]