Research studies have proven what animal lovers have known all along – relationships between people and pets are good for you! Interacting with our animals lowers blood pressure, gives a sense of calm, counters depression, and raises feelings of well-being. These benefits enhance all social interaction, a prime factor in enjoying life at any age.
At the Briarwood Senior Living Community in Worcester and West Boylston, pets are welcome residents, and animals are frequent guests in various community programs. Knollwood Nursing Center on campus has two resident cats and a large aquarium with exotic, brightly-colored fish, a feature also in the Assisted Living program.
Don and Marilyn Crosby moved to a Briarwood cottage in 2008 with their standard poodle “Calla.” Marilyn recalls, “Calla was delighted to be a Briarwood resident and rather quickly became everyone’s friend. In 2013 she died and we now have an 8-month old poodle puppy, who get his exercise every day with Don and enjoys the community dog park.”
In all areas of the Community, the presence of pets is a delight. Pat Foley-Martel, Knollwood Administrator, says, “We’ve had a long relationship with pet visitors from Paws for People at Tufts Cummings Veterinary School. You can see clearly the positive impact on residents from encounters with dogs, cats — at one time, even a miniature horse.”
The Briarwood Community has 194 cottages and apartments for independent living, an Assisted Living program, Knollwood Skilled Nursing Center – and 50 walkable acres with a dog park!
Discover Briarwood – not just for pet lovers! Contact us today for a tour.
The Briarwood Community
www.BriarwoodRetirement.com
Call Carol King @ 508-852-9004 or caking@briarwoodsl.com