Tag: dementia

Dogs are helping Scots with dementia to regain their confidence and live life to the fullest. The Dementia Dog Project say the animals “create a sense of purpose and playfulness” ...

A dog trained to help people with dementia is seeking a new family it can support. The Dementia Dog project is hoping to match a young Labrador with someone who ...

Asian Scientist Magazine (Jan. 26, 2023) — Adding to the list of benefits of having a canine companion, a new study from Japan has found that having a dog can ...

By Pietro Schellino Caring for a pet helps stave off cognitive decline for people over 50 who live on their own, according to a new study of almost 8,000 participants. ...

A recent study has found that looking after a pet - particularly among single and elderly people - could help slow down rates of cognitive decline. ADVERTISEMENTWe all know the ...

Ending the year with some paw-sitive news: A new study found that having pets can help slow down dementia progression among those over the age of 50 who live alone.Researchers ...

Meet Piper, a 17-year-old dog who has overcome numerous challenges in his life, including doggy dementia, blindness, and deafness. Piper’s story began when he and his brother were abandoned in ...

It's the cruel disorder people associate with memory issues in elderly people - but dementia can also strike dogs.If your pet is more than seven years old and suffered a ...