Article citationsMore>>
Gretebeck, K.A., Radius, K., Black, D.R., Gretebeck, R.J., Ziemba, R. and Glickman, L.T. (2012) Dog Ownership, Functional Ability, and Walking in Community Dwelling Older Adults. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 10, 646-655.
has been cited by the following article:
-
TITLE:
The Impact of a Pet, in This Case a Dog, on Physical Activity, Independence, Social Contacts, Health and Quality of Life of Elderly People
AUTHORS:
Anne Poestges, Ursula Gresser, Barbara Maria Richartz
KEYWORDS:
Elder People and Dog, Physical Activity and Dog, Dog Walking, Dog and Life Quality, Elder People Physical Activity
JOURNAL NAME:
Advances in Aging Research,
Vol.5 No.4,
July
31,
2016
ABSTRACT: In a rural area near Munich, 52 persons aged 65 years and older were interviewed in person about health and social life circumstances. Findings: Dog owners take significantly longer walks than people who do not own dogs, averaging more than 120 minutes daily (p