Residents at Balmoral Care Home in Sheffield, got up close and personal with some animals, as they welcomed Heeley Farm into the home.
Peter Ostrem, Home Manager, said: “Pet therapy like this has a positive effect on residents’ wellbeing. Our residents enjoyed a snuggle off a guinea pig and getting hands on with a chicken. The afternoon was such a huge success that the farm are coming back next month with more animals for us to get up close and personal with.”
Are you looking for a care home in Sheffield? Balmoral Care Home offers support for all types of care including dementia care, nursing care, respite care and residential care.
Date published: 16 February 2018
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