Pets often fill an important emotional and social role, particularly for seniors who live alone or may not have regular visitors. Losing a pet can feel like losing a close family member or friend. For many seniors, pets provide companionship, purpose, and emotional stability, so losing a pet can profoundly affect their well-being.  Understanding the impact of pet loss on seniors is essential for providing compassionate support, especially in senior housing communities.

This training session will provide senior housing professionals with information, guidance and support when addressing grief associated with the loss of a pet with the residents and the entire housing community.

After successfully completion of this training session, participants will:

1. Understand the impact of pet loss on older adults.
2. Recognize the key signs of grief and depression in older adults following the loss of a pet.
3. Explore tips and strategies for supporting older adults individually after the loss of a pet.
4. Address barriers to getting a new pet.
5. Identify resources that can help older adults cope with the loss of a beloved pet.

Presented by Ruben Rivera-Jackman

Meeting Link Details

The meeting link and details will be sent out to registrants in a separate email, no later than 48 hours prior to the training date and a reminder will be emailed an hour before the training course. Please be sure to check your junk mail for any emails from training@ahma-psw.org.

Registration Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment Policy: Payment for course registration is due prior to the scheduled class date. If a registrant is registered within 3 business days of the scheduled training, payment is required to be made via credit card. Send an email to training@ahma-psw.org or call the office at 1.866.698.2462 to make payment by credit card.

Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancellation needs to be completed 7 days prior to the scheduled training date by via email to training@ahma-psw.org. You will be charged full registration if cancellation is not made within that stated period.