E31: The Healing Power of Horses for Those Living with Dementia

In this episode, the Bright Side team is joined by two powerhouse leaders who have dedicated decades to improving the quality of life of older people, Nancy Schier Anzelmo and Paula Hertel. Both share a love for horses and have co-founded Connected Horse, which provides the opportunity for people living with early-stage dementia and their care partners to experience a meaningful and powerful connection with horses. The research-based Connected Horse has shown that the human-horse connection helps participants feel relaxed, confident, and happy in the moment. They also learn about self-compassion, stress reduction strategies, and communication and awareness practices.Resources:Connected Horse: https://www.connectedhorse.com