Seniors With Pets: The Crisis You’re Not Ready For

Are you caring for aging parents with pets, or aging with pets yourself, and hoping it will all just work out when something changes? Because the biggest risk usually is not age, it is waiting for a fall, a hospitalization, or memory issues to force a last-minute pet care scramble. That is when seniors and pets both suffer, especially when dementia and pets create new challenges around feeding, routines, safety, and day-to-day care.

In this episode, Amy Castro is joined by Kathi Miracle of Silver Tsunami Aging Info to talk about aging with pets, the pet care plan families avoid, the warning signs a pet’s care is slipping, and why “my family will take the pet” is not a plan unless it is written down and realistic, especially when assisted living or memory care becomes part of the conversation.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• What to decide now, at any age, so your pet doesn’t become a last-minute “figure it out” problem later
• The subtle red flags that a pet is starting to lose care quality, even when the person says everything’s fine
• Why “we’ll bring the pet to assisted living” often falls apart fast, and what families need to face before it does
• If you’re a senior with a pet, how to protect your independence while still protecting your pet’s safety
• Why asking for support early is not giving up, it’s the move that keeps you and your pet together longer

 CONNECT WITH KATHI MIRACLE
 WEBSITE | mysilversunami.com - contact Kathi with your questions about seniors and pets

OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Pet Parent Hotline Episode on Pet Trusts: "What Happens to Your Pet if You Don't Make It Home?" 

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