February 20 is National Love Your Pet Day. Pets are important for many reasons, but studies have found significant and specific benefits of pet therapy (also known as animal assisted therapy) for people with dementia.
Did you know that having a pet has been tied to a host of benefits? Researchers have found that pet therapy for those living with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia can benefit mood, behavior and even eating habits.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has been shown to have the potential to help with many medical conditions. Specifically, several studies have shown that TMS can be helpful in treating depression. Interestingly, some research is also showing benefits for people with dementia.
Several medications have failed clinical trials lately, so it's worth a review of which medications are available to treat Alzheimer's, as well as which non-drug strategies actually have the potential to benefit those living with dementia. Learn all about your treatment options.
Ever heard someone with dementia constantly talk about the same thing, over and over? This can be described as perseveration. Here's why this happens and how to respond to it.
Research that looked at President Ronald Reagan's speeches in office noticed that his language patterns began to change long before he announced he had Alzheimer's. These subtle changes may have been early indicators of his disease.
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