LA JOLLA LIVING
THURSDAY · NOVEMBER 1, 2012 LA JOLLA VILLAGE NEWS
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Cats, dogs, and seniors Doing it Better By Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D. Every Friday at 3 p.m., about a dozen dogs have a puppy party at White Sands La Jolla. They congregate with their owners and other dogloving residents on a large lawn for puppy play time. The dogs vary from tiny and young to large and older and everyone gets treats — dogs get biscuits and people get lemonade. It is one more opportunity to encourage seniors to get together and share common interests. It is well known that living with a pet contributes to better health and longer life. Pet owners benefit from reduced blood pressure, and petting your animal releases the chemicals
that lower cholesterol and triglycerides. Current research indicates that even small physical movements increase mental cognition. Being prompted by an animal to bend down to pick it up, fetch a treat or petting it on your lap is a pleasurable way to help keep your brain active and healthy. An animal in one’s life also promotes wellbeing by increasing emotional and psychological stability. Specifically, having a pet decreases stress, depression and anxiety. Pets become part of the family; they provide companionship and help alleviate loneliness. For those who live alone, pets may be the only social lifeline. People talk to their pets and get purrs or wagging tails in response. Having to walk a dog gets a senior out of the house and into encounters with other dog owners and passersby. Pets can be especially therapeutic in dealing with the loss of a loved one or other traumas. For instance, recovery rates from heart attack are better
Residents of White Sands La Jolla celebrate the Halloween season with their pets at a doggy costume party at the retirement community on Oct. 26. Studies have shown that keeping pets can be therapeutic and may help increase mental cognition.
for those who return home from the hospital to a loving pet. Having an animal to take care of makes one feel needed and responsible for another living creature. This reinforces both self-esteem and the value of life. Here at White Sands, we have a few
Photos by Kendra Hartmann
rules: dogs must be on a leash except when playing in our grassy areas, pets may not come into the dining room, owners must pick up SEE PETS, Page 15
The Steakhouse at Azul La Jolla The Steakhouse at Azul La Jolla is located above the stunning La Jolla Cove with sparkling views of ocean and sun through its floor-to-ceiling windows. We offer an intimate Wine Room and an enchanting Courtyard Patio for private dining. Book your Holiday Party in October and receive $50 in bonus gift cards for every $500 spent. Chef Carl Grobner's dinner menu features selections such as 100% USDA Prime Steaks, Kobe-Style Wagyu Beef, Chops and Fresh Seafood. Happy Hour Daily 4 - 7 pm ½ price bottles of wine on Wednesdays.
Bistro Pazzo 7930 Ivanhoe Ave, La Jolla
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TURKEY DINNER With traditional trimmings soup or salad | apple or pumpkin pie
$19.95
/per person
2:00 - 8:00pm RESERVATIONS: 858.454.4005 bistropazzo.com Limited regular dinner menu available all day
Donovan’s Steak House They may look good enough to eat, but the paintings and sculptures at Donovan’s of La Jolla are strictly off limits – so you’ll have to content yourself with the USDA prime beef, the eatery’s star attraction. If steak isn’t in the plan, pork and veal chops and succulent seafood will satisfy the most discriminating of palates. And at Donovan’s, fresh seasonal vegetables and your choice of potato are always included with each entrée.
Froglanders Froglander's has been satisfying yogurt lovers’ cravings for over 26 years. In addition to the best yogurt in town, they also serve acai bowls, banana splits and yogurt pie. You'll find eight flavors everyday. Plus they offer over 50 different yogurt toppings including fresh fruit. La Jolla students receive a 20% DISCOUNT. Open late. Friday - Saturday 11 AM - 10:30 PM and Sunday--Thursday 11AM-9:30 PM .
Extreme Pizza Extreme Pizza is committed to serving the best quality pizza by using the freshest ingredients possible. Customers can choose from signature pizzas or create their own with a wide range of menu choices, including gluten- and dairyfree pizza crusts and toppings. Each pizza is available in sizes ranging from 8” to 18," and delivery is available to all of La Jolla. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Call or place your order online for delivery or dine in at the Kline Street location, which includes a pet-friendly outdoor seating area.
Bistro Pazzo The whole idea of a bistro, says Seto Marselian, owner of Bistro Pazzo, is to offer a neighborhood place where everyone knows you - where great friends and great food meet. Bistro Pazzo is going on its 4th year, located just slightly off the beaten path, just off Prospect Street at 7930 Ivanhoe Ave - and the " hidden gem" nature of the eatery makes it just that much more of a neighborhood treasure. Within walking distance to shopping, hotels, the financial district, and the famous beaches of La Jolla. Open for Lunch and Dinner, Bistro Pazzo is definitely the "hidden gem" of La Jolla. Come enjoy this small neighborhood Italian bistro seven days a week. Moderate prices, great food, good portions, and a vast wine list with crazy service. You can be crazy too, no one will mind, Really! 858-456-4005 www.bistropazzo.com
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