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Dementia Assistance Dogs
Assistance pets for people with dementia can offer enormous comfort and substantial assistance, provided another member of the family can assure the pet's food, water, health, grooming and exercize needs.
Admittedly, that is a lot to ask of a family caregiver, who is already struggling under the increased responsibilities of care. However, the benefits may well outweigh the commitment.
People with early dementia can become disoriented and get lost in their communities. Then, becoming increasin… Continue
Admittedly, that is a lot to ask of a family caregiver, who is already struggling under the increased responsibilities of care. However, the benefits may well outweigh the commitment.
People with early dementia can become disoriented and get lost in their communities. Then, becoming increasin… Continue
Posted on July 3, 2008 at 12:28pm — 1 Comment
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- More about me (my health interests and reasons for joining WEGO Health)
- I particularly enjoy helping people newly diagnosed with dementia and their families learn more about the functional deficits that can come with having dementia. I also really, really believe in the value of assistance pets for families dealing with ALzheimer's, stroke, vascular dementia or other forms of dementia.
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I just read your spot light interview. Thank you so much for sharing so much about yourself and your situation. Thank you for teaching us about dementia and for getting the word out there. Maybe someone else won't have to go undiagnosed like you did because they will KNOW what they are looking for.
Thanks for inviting me to join this community. I look forward to reading your blog!
Mona