Lofty the therapy horse brings joy to older people at Yeovil District Hospital
Lofty the therapy horse brings joy to older people at Yeovil District Hospital
The NHS throughout the UK embrace many mood lifting therapies to help improve the the lives of elderly patients in care homes, many of whom suffering from dementia. Below you can see the video of Lofty the miniature horse making the rounds at Yeovil District Hospital.
Many independent studies show how contact with these fantastic animals can help improve the mood of those who meet them, reducing stress, releasing endorphins and lowering blood presure.
