[Animals] The altruistic work of Dolly, the therapy cow that supports older adults with Alzheimer's

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Dolly is a miniature cow from Arizona, United States, who with her gentle nature and loving personality helps older adults with Alzheimer's in assisted living centers. Karin Boyle adopted the gentle animal in a bid to bring back some memories for her sick father after he was moved to a retirement home to live out the rest of his days.

Boyle's father was a dairy farmer for 65 years and she wanted to find something that was special for her dad, that would bring him comfort and remind him of happy times, as farming, especially cows, was a fundamental part of his life.

After seeing the positive impact Dolly had on his father's life, Boyle decided to start the Dolly Star Foundation, and begin reaching out to more seniors suffering from Alzheimer's, PTSD, and chronic illnesses. , among other.

Dolly Star Foundation, a light for memories

Boyle started the Dolly Star Foundation, which visits assisted living residents in agricultural areas in hopes of bringing back happy memories for seniors and trying to help in the palliative care of dozens of people.

According to the official website of the Dolly Star Foundation, animal-assisted therapy has been shown to be a great ally against several diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer's.

 

 

Post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and help during recovery after various surgical procedures. and chronic diseases.

In a post on Dolly's official Instagram account, Boyle told a little about his motivation to continue helping older adults who gradually lose their memory due to this ferocious disease: “There are currently more than 6 million Americans living with this condition. Chances are, you know someone living with Alzheimer's.

Unfortunately very little can be done to combat this debilitating disease and, unlike others, patients and families rarely receive detailed plans on how to delay the disease and treat those fighting it.”

In the post she also reads about the help that therapy animals provide: “It is both a physical and emotional illness for the patient and her family. “Therapy animals like Dolly not only bring joy to the patient, but also provide relief to caregivers who can see a joyful interaction with an adorable animal.”

Earlier this month, the foundation announced that, due to unforeseen circumstances, it has temporarily suspended the services and programs it offers until further notice. The Instagram post did not offer more details about the reason for the hiatus but assured that “they are actively working to resolve the current situation” and that “they are committed to resuming operations as soon as possible.”

 

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