Ask St. Ann’s – How Does Pet Therapy Benefit Healthy Aging?
By Mark Simpelaar Wagging tails. Wet noses. Warm cuddles. Spending time with a friendly pet is a sure-fire way to receive a daily dose of unconditional love, connection and companionship. Best of all, this mutually beneficial relationship supports healthy aging. Often referred to as the “pet effect,” the bond between humans and animals calms our […]
Ask St. Ann’s – Aging Feet Need Good Footwear
By Dr. John Ellie, Jr., podiatrist at the outpatient podiatry practice located at St. Ann’s Community in Rochester. Feet are complex structures. They serve as all-in-one stabilizers, shock absorbers and propulsion engines instrumental to our overall health and well-being. The average person walks tens of thousands of miles in their lifetime. Yet a 2014 survey […]