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Coleman, K.J., Rosenberg, D.E., Conway, T.L., Sallis, J.F., Saelens, B.E., Frank, L.D., et al. (2008) Physical Activity, Weight Status, and Neighborhood Characteristics of Dog Walkers. Preventive Medicine, 47, 309-312.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2008.05.007
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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