So you’ve noticed some changes in your thinking; you oft en misplace your keys or have trouble coming up with the right word in conversations.

The “sandwich generation” is defined as those individuals who are currently raising a family of their own and are undertaking the care of their elderly parents.  

Animals can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and increase social interaction and physical activity. Pets provide other intangibles, too. “Dogs and cats live very much in the present,” says Dr. Jay P. Granat, a New Jersey-based psychotherapist.