Imagine a loyal partner by your side, ready to open doors, pick up dropped keys, or even alert you to a hidden medical danger. For many people, this is their daily reality, thanks to an assistance dog ...

Last month, Baylor Scott and White Health in Irving, Texas became the first health system in the country to integrate assistance dogs into its physical and cognitive therapy programs. Pairing with ...

Can assistance dogs help seniors with physical limitations? My mother, who's 60, has progressive multiple sclerosis, and I'm wondering if an assistance dog could help make her life a little easier.

Assistance dogs are often thought of as aides for people who are blind or visually impaired, but these animals make life easier for adults and children with a wide range of medical conditions. Share ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I’m wondering if an assistance dog ...

Question: Can assistance dogs help seniors with physical limitations? My mother, who's 60, has progressive multiple sclerosis and I'm wondering if an assistance dog could help make her life a little ...

What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I’m wondering if an assistance dog could help make his ...

Q: Can assistance dogs help seniors with physical limitations? My mother, who's 60, has progressive multiple sclerosis and I'm wondering if an assistance dog could help make her life a little easier.