The Ins and Outs of Service Dogs for PD

Service dogs can be beneficial for people with Parkinson's. These dogs can provide social and emotional support as well as assistance with balance and daily tasks. Some of the ways they can help with daily tasks include:
Mitigating freezing by nudging a leg or gently pulling on a leash
Providing support while getting In and out of chairs or getting up after a fall (bracing)
Opening doors and turning lights on or off
Retrieving adaptive equipment
Retrieving and carrying objects, like meds or dropped phone
Assisting in dressing and undressing by fetching clothes or gently tugging off socks
Seeking help
Exercise
Olivia Streaman, who works at Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities (ECAD) will be joined by her dad, Bill, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's 20 years ago and uses a service dog named Peanut. The three of them will share how to get a service dog and answer your questions!
For more information about getting a service dog, visit:
www.ecad1.org/
assistancedogsinternational.org/
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