About Alzheimer's / Dementia: Pet Therapy for People with Dementia

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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia Do you have a pet? If so, that pet could be a source of encouragement and provide a reason for people with Alzheimer's (or another dementia) to smile. Learn about some of the ways to use pet therapy and how people with dementia can benefit from interaction with animals. How Can Fido Help Someone Living with Dementia? It turns out, Fido, Fluffy or Buster really may be a man's best friend, especially if that man (or woman) has Alzheimer's disease or another dementia. Many research studies have been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of different interventions for people with dementia. One type of interaction... Read more Challenges in Dementia: Is Getting Dressed in the Morning a Battle? Do you know a family member or patient with Alzheimer's disease who struggles with getting or staying dressed? Or with choosing appropriate clothes for the weather? Dressing is one of the... Read more Is Hospitalization Helpful for People with Advanced Dementia? If your loved one with late stage Alzheimer's or another dementia begins to decline or develops a respiratory illness, she should go to the hospital for treatment, right? Maybe, and... Read more Know Someone with Dementia? Don't Forget these Summer Safety Tips School's out, frost warnings are finally ending, and summer is almost here. It's time to re-introduce ourselves to the neighbors and spend some quality time outdoors. As we enjoy the warmer... Read more Related Searches Vascular Dementia Alzheimer Dementia Dementia Treatment Dementia Care Alzheimer 'S Disease Featured Articles Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's / Dementia Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement