Horse Encounters for Seniors

 Equine-Assisted Activities (EAA) have also been found to help people with early stages of Dementia, Alzheimer and other ailments.

60-minute weekly group or individual sessions for elders with high-functioning dementia.  

What do equine-assisted activities do for seniors? Caregivers report seeing improvements in walking and balance, speech function, and mental and emotional overall well-being. It’s well-known how much horses offer therapeutic benefits. New research is proving how they can help people with dementia. It’s also been shown to help other cognitive dysfunctions, mental illness, depression, anxiety, and impaired motor function, all things frequently faced by the elderly.

Unfortunately, in our society, growing old is considered a bad thing. Because of that, it’s common for elderly people to suffer from depression, anxiety, feeling of isolation, and fears of abandonment. Equine-assisted activities can help you or your loved one overcome all those things and move forward.

It’s easy for seniors to become feeling isolated. Isolation often leads to anxiety, depression, and overall poor mental and emotional well-being. The bond and companionship of a horse can help them feel that personal connection they may have been missing for a while. They may even rediscover some self-confidence instilled by having control over such a large animal.