Service Dogs for Epilepsy Patients
Service dogs have been found to reduce seizure frequency by 31% and improve mental health and quality of life for people with epilepsy in the U.S.
Key Points
- Service dogs provide safety and peace of mind for epilepsy patients
- Service dogs are trained to sense and alert owners of oncoming seizures
- Service dogs can help reduce stress levels and lower the number of seizures
- Service dogs make epilepsy more approachable to the public
Pros
- Service dogs reduce seizure frequency by 31%
- Service dogs improve mental health and quality of life for epilepsy patients
Cons
- Long wait times for getting a service dog
- Stigma and misunderstandings surrounding epilepsy