A duo of Alpacas named Twinkle and Dude visit an assessment unit in Carlisle as therapy animals for patients suffering from dementia. Animal therapy is seen as an alternative medicine which can improve social and emotional well-being in patients especially those who suffer from cognitive problems.

The Ruskin Unit, which is a 15 bedded nurse-led assessment unit, takes care of patients suffering from organic illnesses such as dementia while practicing different forms of therapies which don’t necessarily involve the use of traditional medicine. With the help of Kim Inglis Jeffries from Blencogo Farm, who is the owner of Twinkle and Dude, he made it possible for animal therapy to be used at the Ruskin Unit.

“Twinkle and Dude’s visit was just great; you could feel such a buzz in the atmosphere and the positive impact is clear through our patients’ mood and behavior. This type of therapy helps keep people well, motivated and engaged.” -Rikki Dawson, Ward Manager, Ruskin Unit.

The Alpaca’s soft fleece, friendly and patient demeanor makes the mood of patients improve especially if being stroked. The animals are also observed to have a higher intelligence and perception especially on patients who have more vulnerability.

Article source: cumbriacrack.com

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