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Animal Assisted Therapy – dogs are trained to perform a number of tasks particularly monitoring the movements of a person with dementia to prevent them from wandering. Information about this service can be obtained from some disability services or on-line.
Robotic pets may provide a solution if the person with dementia is no longer able to care for a pet. These are computerised, life-like toys that have a variety of pre-programmed functions. Some research has shown robotic pets assist to decrease anxiety levels in people with dementia. They are available through on-line shopping stores or toy stores.