As the human companion to 7 felines, of various ages, including, 2 under 2 years old, I would say that when you go to the shelter to find your feline,tell the staff that you would prefer a senior cat. when you find the one you like, make sure that you pick it up and interact with you. some seniors can be offish at first becuase they have been abandoned/left behind and are a little skittish, but very loving. I work at a shelter as a volunteer adn we had a gentle in his 80's come in a month ago and he wanted a kitten, I didn't think a kitten would be good for him, but he definiely wanted a kitten, and he picked the most anxious he could find, much to my dismay. I told him at that time if the kitten became too much for him, to please bring it back and we would rehome it. He did bring it back last week, and it has been now adopted out with a family with children. Kittens are too, too active, any cat over the age of 5 or 6 are more calmer, and I know that any cat you find will most definitely be a bed sitter/sofa lounger. Good luck with your choice, and please post photo of your new friend when you make up your mind.