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Can Dogs Make A Difference To Dementia Care?

Posted on Friday, 27 January 2012 05:27PM by Andi Godfrey

Guide Dogs for the Blind, Hearing Dogs for the Deaf, and Dogs for the Disabled have changed the lives of many people.  In some cases dogs are literally a lifeline for those suffering from diseases such as diabetes, epilepsy or Cushing’s disease.  Now an exciting new research is being carried out to explore how dogs could be used to benefit people suffering with dementia.

Taking part in this joint project is the Glasgow School of Art, Alzheimer Scotland and Dogs for the Disabled with expert advice from Guide Dogs UK.

 The aims of this research are to find out if a dog could:

•    help a dementia patient maintain their independence and allow them to remain at home longer
•    keep them active and engaged with their local community
•    provide constant companionship and help with some of the difficulties these patients face daily.  

The research has received funds from the Scottish Government and funding has been won from the Design Council and the Department of Health through the Living well with dementia challenge. However the research team are under some time pressure to meet their investors’ deadlines.  

In order to further this valuable research, YOUR help is needed.  The researchers are asking for people to send in their experience of dogs and people with dementia.  

If you are able to contribute, further details can be found on this website www/dementiadog.org.
 
   
 
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