Dementia Dogs

Kaspa with his humans, Ken and Glenys Will                from dementiadog.org

The psychological benefits to humans of having a pet are well-documented. Dogs, in particular, like seeing-eye and search-and-rescue dogs, give physical aid as well. Now, two couples in Scotland affected by the dementia of one of the partners have their specially trained dog to thank for being able to live a more relaxed, normal life again: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/uks-first-dementia-dog-gives-couple-their-lives-back-8709179.html