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© STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images A large British study suggests that living with others, whether another person, or even a pet, may slow down the decline in cogA large British study suggests that living with others, whether another person, or even a pet, may slow down the decline in cognitive skills that tends to come as people age. Cognitive decline in older adults is a major public health issue, with almost 10% of U.S. adults ages 65 and older estimated to have dementia, and 32% estimated to have some degree of cognitive impairment.nitive skills that tends to come as people …