I need one of these dogs
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I need to know where to get one of these dogs
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Canine companionship is wonderful, for many illnesses, disabilities and aging people. One comment….if you cannot identify your car or find the door you should not be driving. The dog cannot drive the car if necessary. My Dad has Alzheimers and we took his keys awhile back.
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This article is heavenly. I work with Alzheimers/Demenia Patients everyday. We have a facility dog (Labradoodle) who has been at our Nursing Home in Akron, Ohio since she was trained at 3 months old. She (Daisy) who is 6 years old and has been with our nursing home as a service dog. We had someone with an alergy to Daisy and now Daisy needs a new companion. Not just anyone but a person or children who want to love her. She is the most amazing companion, comforting dog I have ever known.
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I think this is a wonderful idea for those who are just starting out with Alzheimer's or Dementia.... as the time span of the illness would parallel with the life span of a larger dog.

Even after the spouse/parent can no longer care for the dog themselves, the dog would be good company for the other spouse or grown children who are doing the Caregiving, even though that means the Caregiver would have an elderly pet to take care.
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Too bad Medicare will shell out thousands of dollars for drugs and hospitals but won't cough up $7K so people living with dementia can have this invaluable therapy!
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I think it is a wonderful help to know of such a dog. My husband has Alzheimers, and we have a dog...(but not a service dog). He always greets the dog and takes her for walks. Both of us love that dog. Her name is Honey and she is a white lab. She loves people and wants to be with people. If we are not home, she often walks over to our daughter's house in order to not be alone. marymember
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My mother has Alzheimer's until I saw this article I didn't know where to turn to seek advise. Your article mentioned the Memorypeople-facebook support group which I will be checking out. I also have long wondered if dogs could be used for this purpose. Thank you for bringing this information forward.
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It brought tears to my eyes. I didnt think that would be possible that a dog can help people like that. Im interested in finding out about this for my sisterinlaw who has the same situtation at age 59. Its a great story just what Jackie needs in her life!
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Where can you get a dog for someone who has Alzheimer's?
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I completely agree with you that tripping on a dog and the emotional grief from not being able to take the dog into a nursing home are practical concerns for the elderly.

You may want to look into GeriJoy's virtual dog solution, which is great for seniors living alone. They were specially designed at MIT to provide companionship for seniors with dementia e.g. Alzheimer’s disease. Check out this quote they have from one of the world's top minds in connected health: ”GeriJoy offers an exciting new way for seniors living alone or in a care facility to experience the proven therapeutic and health benefits of owning a pet. ..." Dr. Joseph Kvedar, MD
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I'm torn. I believe strongly in the theraputic value of having a dog in the house. But I'm scared to death of tripping, causing a bad fall, or hurting the dog. Other than inviting therapy dogs to visit, anybody want to jump in to this topic? There is also the factor that the dog would be a big loss to grieve when it can't move into a nursing home.
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A great story, and so true in general about what dogs can do for people. One of our dogs, a 6-year-old Bichon, Boo, has recently been certified as a therapy dog. We go with him to assisted care residences, children's hospitals, nursing homes for the aged, etc. Today we're going with him to visit kids at the special olympics locally.
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