The Lighter Side of Alzheimer’s Caregiving
December 31, 2007 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Many of you probably have a dog in your life. Perhaps this pet helps entertain your Alzheimer’s patient. Also, a dog may entertain you and help relieve the stress of your hectic days. Dogs also are welcomed in many nursing homes where they provide therapy for the residents.
When Mother lived in her home, there was Tiny, who ate so much she became roly-poly. In our multi-generational home in New Hampshire, we have Ginger. She loves to romp in the snow, but her paws get cold.
So when I read this post at Jen’s Domestik Goddess, How to Teach a Dog to Wear Boots, I simply had to share it with my daughter, friends who have dogs, and my Alzheimer’s Notes readers. This may be something you’d like to try with your dog if you live in northern climates. At any rate, most everyone will enjoy Jen’s photos, whether they have a dog or not.
(Incidentally, Jen mentions in the About section of her blog that her dogs are therapy dogs and visit old folks’ homes with her. I wonder…with boots and all?)
Have you ever tried boots on your dog?
(c)2007 Mary Emma Allen
