One of the best companions later in life is a great dog. The right dog can provide entertainment, companionship, and a reason to remain active: all things needed by those in elder care. Westlake Village, CA residents who are looking for a little furry friend should keep a few things in mind when choosing a dog to bring into their elderly assisted living situation. Among the things to think about are the typical energy level, size, need for exercise, and the amount of grooming and care that a particular breed might require.
An active and energetic dog can become depressed and unhealthy without enough exercise. A large dog can bump into a person and knock them over without realizing it. And some dogs require a lot more attention and care than others. These all can present problems for people in residential assisted living. Westlake Village, CA residents who have, or get, a dog should keep these factors in mind. But they also should remember that the CAREGivers of Home Instead can help with the needs of a little furry friend that joins a personal senior care situation.
Here we put together a list of some breeds of dogs to consider. Most are small dogs, and some will fit in a bag that you can carry on your shoulder. But a couple are larger dogs for those looking for something bigger during their time needing home care assistance.
Our first group is all tiny dogs. These include the Bichon Frise, the Maltese, the miniature poodle, the West Highland White Terrier, and the Pomeranian. All five of these are cute little puffballs that will curl up and snuggle on your lap. They are happy, loyal dogs that will bring some joy and life into your home.
The second group of dogs we will talk about are slightly larger dogs. These wouldn’t fit easily into a bag, but they are wonderful in-home companions. These include the Miniature Schnauzer, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and the French Bulldog. This group will provide entertainment, loyalty, affection, and years of smiles. They are low maintenance, and healthy.
The last dogs we’ll mention are a couple of larger dogs. But these are very good dogs for those needing elderly assisted living. These two are the poodle and the greyhound. Poodles are very intelligent of dogs and very trainable. They will generally be careful around unstable humans, and they are very loyal. The greyhound is our final dog, and you may be surprised to see it on this list. After all, greyhounds are racing dogs. But in truth, greyhounds by nature are very happy to lay around the house, just loving and being loved.
So if you’re looking for a permanent companion, consider a four-legged friend!
And if you or a loved one needs assistance in the home, whether it’s elderly companion care or 24-hour elderly care, the trained, licensed, bonded and compassionate CAREGivers of Home Instead can provide all the assistance needed. Call today: 805-429-9789
