Dogs Can Help Alzheimer’s Patients

An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can cause a lot of stress for patients and their families. Fortunately, dogs can relieve a bit of that burden. Dr. Lynette Hart of the University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine shares that having a pet at home can reduce the number of anxious outbursts shown by Alzheimer’s patients.

There’s simply something calming about the presence of a pet, even in the midst of a confusing diagnosis. You may even want to consider one for your family member with Alzheimer’s.