Status:
Completed
Purpose:
There has been a growing recognition of non-pharmacological approaches to support people with dementia. One example is equine (horse)-assisted activities which involves interaction with horses like petting, grooming, riding, or observing. The aims of this study were to measure the feasibility, acceptability, and observed effects of the Recreational Equine Assisted Participaction (R.E.A.P.) program for residents living in one long-term care (LTC) home.
Setting:
One long-term care home in rural Ontario, Canada.
Abstract Publication
Yous, M, Campbell, M, Kim, B, Hartigan, I, Sedore, C, Semach, J, Surendran, S, Tran, A, Xu, J, Kaasalainen, S. (2025). Exploring equine therapy for people with dementia in long-term care homes. Oral presentation at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, Toronto, ON, July 27-30, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1002/alz70858_102189