Today Is "Love Your Pet Day"

Today Is "Love Your Pet Day" By Esther Heerema, MSW 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.   How Does Pet Therapy Benefit 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.  READ NOW How Might Magnets Improve Functioning in Dementia?  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. READ NOW Medications and Non-Drug Treatment for Alzheimer's  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. READ NOW Getting Stuck: Perseveration in Alzheimer's and Other Dementia  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.  READ NOW Speech-Related Changes While Reagan Was President  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.  READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT What Is Blood Disorder POEMS Syndrome? Can Herpangina Cause Mouth Blisters and Sore Throat? Gabapentin and Pregabalin: Is Their Abuse on the Rise? Axumin PET Scans: A Breakthrough for Prostate Cancer Expanding Medicare for Universal Coverage Understanding the 6 States of Your Premature Baby's Behavior These 3 Tests Can Tell You Whether Your Food Is Really Gluten-Free Teenagers and Caffeine: How Much Is Too Much? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.