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<\/figure>\nInteracting
\nwith horses may ease certain Alzheimer’s symptoms, including mood
\nproblems, depression and anxiety, a recent study found.<\/p>\n
The
\nOhio State University study followed 16 people with Alzheimer’s
\ndisease.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Half of the group continued their usual activities at an
\nadult day care center, while the other half participated in equine
\ntherapy. The equine therapy included grooming, feeding and walking
\nhorses once a week for one month.<\/p>\n
The
\ngroup that participated in equine therapy displayed marked ease of
\nsymptoms, including improved behavior and increased physical
\nactivity. The level of activity was higher at each subsequent equine
\ntherapy session. The study\u2019s authors believe that both the
\ninteraction with the horses and the rural environment of the farm had
\na beneficial effect for the group.<\/p>\n
Past To speak with an experienced Virginia Beach and Suffolk elder law and estate planning attorney, call\u00a0757-399-7506 or visit www.hooklawcenter.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Interacting with horses may ease certain Alzheimer’s symptoms, including mood problems, depression and anxiety, a recent study found. The Ohio State University study followed 16 people with Alzheimer’s disease.\u00a0 Half of the group continued their usual activities at an adult…<\/span><\/p>\n
\nstudies have shown that interacting with and caring for animals of
\nall kinds can help individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, as well as
\nseniors in general<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n