Jul 28, 2015 | animal research, animals helping humans, Conditions
5.3 million: the number of Americans that suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. Parkinson’s patients lose 25 million per year in lost wages because of symptoms. These are the black and white numbers. What isn’t so black and white is the quality of life experienced by those who suffer every day with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Both […]
Jun 29, 2015 | animal research, animals helping humans, Conditions
One million people live with Parkinson’s disease in the United States. Symptoms can range from a small tremor to slow movement, balance problems and could include gastrointestinal problems. It is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that results from the loss of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Although there are many drugs available, none slow or stop the process […]
