People living alone with pets kept their mental sharpness just as well as those living with family.

Findings In this cohort study of 7945 participants 50 years and older, pet ownership was associated with slower rates of decline in verbal memory and verbal fluency among individuals living alone, but not among those living with others. Pet ownership offset the association between living alone and declining rates of verbal memory and verbal fluency.

Meaning These findings suggest that pet ownership may be associated with slower cognitive decline among older adults living alone.

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