Snakes, scorpions and weird crawlies are simply a few of the unique visitors to a care home.
Locals at Care UK’s Invicta Court, on Gidd’s Pond Method Maidstone got to get up near a myriad of uncommon animals as part of a specialised animal treatment.
As part of the ‘program and inform’ workshops, led by ZooLab, citizens were informed realities about the strange and fantastic animals and were offered the possibility to manage them.
The effort is currently having a favorable impact on citizens– particularly those coping with dementia– and the home is wanting to set up more sees in the future.
Sara Barbosa, home supervisor at Invicta Court, stated: “So many [residents] have a keen interest in nature and wildlife, we invited Zoolab to provide fun animal therapy sessions.
“It proved to be a real success and the results so far are beyond our expectations. Being close to animals can help lift a person’s mood, stimulate social interaction, and ease agitation.
“You could see from the residents’ reactions just how engaged and fascinated they were by the chance to get so close to a variety of such wonderful creatures.
“Every visit brings its share of surprises, and we never know which animal will come through the door – we’re all looking forward to welcoming the Zoolab team again very soon.”
Invicta Court offers irreversible property care in addition to short-term reprieve and has a variety of on-site centers consisting of a bar, movie theater and beauty parlor.
It likewise offers expert take care of those coping with dementia.
ZooLab is a business specialising in animal encounter experiences targeted at schoolchildren, businesses and care home citizens.
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