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Transitions..... Medications for Behavioral Symptoms
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Jul 30, 2022 | Replies (22)Comment receiving replies
One of the most calming things I have seen for my husband is a robotic pet! I have been amazed. My very intelligent husband loves his “Puppy” and will sit quietly, petting & talking to it. ( Even tries to feed it) It’s battery operated and wags its tail, pants, turns its head, blinks, & barks. He doesn’t like the barking, so I turn that feature off. Ours was provided through a grant via the local Area Agency on Aging. They are favorites according to the caregivers in our support group. Better than many medicines.
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I think your suggestion to get a mechanical dog might be helpful. We love watching dog shows on TV and even thought of getting a dog but then we rented an apartment that doesn’t allow dogs, and that was the end. Now with this toy dog, we both might benefit from having it.
May I ask where you bought it and the name of the manufacturer?
Very excited to buy one, thank you!