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Pets: A Source of Support or Extra Burden for Families Facing Dementia

This qualitative study assesses whether relationships with pets change over time for families facing dementia. Elderly Woman With Pet Cat

Project-related Publications:

Connell, C. M, Janevic, M. R., Solway, E., & McLaughlin, S. (In press). Are pets a source of support or added burden for married couples facing dementia? Journal of Applied Gerontology

For more information related to this research project, please contact Center Associate Director, Cathleen Connell at cathleen@umich.edu.

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The rise in Americans with multiple chronic illnesses comes as obesity and sendentary lifestyles have grown more common. Obesity contributes to many chronic ailments including diabetes. U.S. health officials say the rate of new cases of diabetes soared by about 90% in the past decade.