Simple Summary There is growing evidence for the efficacy of trained assistance dogs to
enhance the health and wellbeing of people in a variety of circumstances, including those …

This systematic review investigated evidence for the effectiveness of trained assistance dogs
as an intervention and support for people with dementia. Peer‐reviewed articles were …

The goal of the present study was to examine how canine assistance may support family
caregivers and persons with dementia and to document and compare two modalities of …

This review summarises and critiques the published literature regarding dog therapy for
older people with dementia living in residential aged care facilities. Nine studies were …

Background Persons with Alzheimer's disease (AD) sometimes express themselves through
behaviours that are difficult to manage for themselves and their caregivers, and to minimise …

There is increasing recognition of animal-assisted interventions as a promising area of
practice within health and social care for people living with dementia. However, much of the …

Aims and objectives To illuminate meanings of the lived experiences of dog handlers' when
visiting older persons with dementia with their therapy dog. Background Studies indicate that …

Animal assisted interventions (AAI) have a beneficial effect on human health, but little
research is done on the impact this kind of work has on the animals involved. The aim of this …

Although some research suggests that dog-assisted therapy may be beneficial for people
with dementia living in residential aged care facilities, the intervention has not been …

Objectives While assistance dog use has received considerable recent attention, few studies
have focused on benefits for older adults. The current review examined effects of assistance …