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Service Dogs for Seniors
According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau Data (2010), about 40.3 million people aged 65 and older live in the U.S, and the numbers keep growing. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the senior population may exceed 70 million by 2030. And with this rapid growth in the number of seniors comes the need […]
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Can You Get a Grant for a Service Dog?
Dogs are helping humans in many ways. For individuals with disabilities, dogs can perform tasks to assist them with daily tasks the handler could not do by themselves. These service dogs can greatly improve their owner’s life or even perform life-saving tasks. However, a good service dog comes with a cost. In this article, we’ll […]
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How to Get a Psychiatric Service Dog in Florida
If you suffer from anxiety, PTSD, depression, or other psychiatric disabilities, experts say a service dog could help. We all know that pups make us happier with their tail wags and slobbery kisses, but they can also be trained to carry out tasks that make everyday life easier—or perform life-saving tasks when we need them […]
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How To Qualify for an Emotional Support Animal for Depression and Anxiety
Anyone who has a beloved animal in their life understands how pets can lift spirits and reduce loneliness. The Human-Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) states that 80% of pet owners attribute their reduced feelings of loneliness to their pets. The effect pets have on their owners makes an emotional support animal (ESA) vital to people […]
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How to Qualify Your ESA as a Psychiatric Service Dog
An emotional support animal (ESA) can help manage your emotional or mental health condition. They provide comfort and affection when you need it the most. But an ESA can’t come with you into “no pets allowed” areas — except where you live — and airlines no longer allow emotional support animals to fly as pets. […]
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What is a Seizure Alert Dog
Epilepsy is a group of brain disorders and is the fourth most common neurological disease in the U.S, just behind Alzheimer’s, migraines, and strokes. The unique nerve cell activity in the brain defines epilepsy, causing seizures. Seizures deeply affect a person’s life and often prevents them from living a fulfilling life. Fortunately, a seizure alert dog […]
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