Residents at a local care home, Bowood Court and Mews in Redditch enjoyed a visit from Alfie the therapy horse, his companions and his owner, Sarah.
Alfie’s visits offer not only fun, laughter and comfort but, for those with dementia, memory recall, stimulation and mood enhancement.
“People who struggle with speech will try and talk to the horses and I take brushes in so people can groom them, which helps with movement and co-ordination. We have accessories to help dress the horse’s hair and of course the residents love to pet them, and the horses love all the fuss and attention,” said Sarah.
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