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Older Adults, Pets, and Intergenerational Service Learning

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This chapter expands on the topic addressed in Chap. 20. The previous chapter focused on older adults, men in particular, and pet ownership. It provided the foundation for this chapter by exploring the psychological and physiological benefits of pet ownership for older adults, and how important this relationship is for many seniors. The current chapter explores one way to support this bond—intergenerational service learning. The chapter begins with helping set the stage by providing an overview of how older adults are viewed in the United States. It then moves into describing service learning, including intergenerational service learning, before moving into a description of a specific intergenerational service learning program designed to support older adults’ bond with their companion animals.

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Kogan, L. (2016). Older Adults, Pets, and Intergenerational Service Learning. In: Blazina, C., Kogan, L. (eds) Men and Their Dogs. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-30097-9_14

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