an Ehpad relies on animals for their therapeutic virtues

A pony in the corridors of a nursing home in Brétigny-sur-Orge (Essonne): the image is rare. PHowever, it has become the daily life of residentsas Mariussette Moreira, who has difficulty standing up. “It calms me down. I really like animals in general. (…) It changes from everyday life. When I say that I have a horse that comes to my room, it’s only if you believe me”, explains the resident. Thanks to the animal, she outdoes herself and manages to stroke it. She progresses with each session.

A real therapeutic tool

Using animals is a therapeutic tool, including for the Alzheimer’s disease care unit. Some patients regain certain language functions. “cellhas allows us to have another link to access their past history life”moves Floriane Lys, psychomotor therapist. For several years, the mediator has been working withc a whole range of animals.