Volunteers walk dogs on behalf of senior people who can no longer walk their dogs due to health concerns or old age. Savannah died in 2018 when she was 16. It was devastating.

As a senior, it’s important to choose the right dog for your lifestyle and abilities. Read on for top advice on finding the best dogs for older people.

My worst case of buyer's remorse involved a dog. While volunteering at a local shelter in the summer of 2017, I was pondering ...

The quality of life of pet dogs owned by elderly people depends on the living context, not on the owner's age. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 9 (2), 72-77.

dragana021/Getty Images. Best lap dog: Cavalier King Charles spaniel. If you are looking for one of the best dogs for older people, cavalier King Charles spaniels should be high on your list.

“And if you have an older dog and you're” — she pauses to find the correct wording — “a slightly older person, there's a rhythm that fits very well.” Carol Kane and her dog Johnny in 2015.

An early sign of dementia in people is poor sleep, which can in turn hasten cognitive decline. The same applies to aging dogs, according to new research. The study is the first to use sleep lab ...

How to know if your dog needs help. Doggie dementia is a worrisome reality for many senior dogs. Research has found that by 11 or 12 years of age, 28% of dogs had mild and 10% had severe cognitive ...