Llamas and alpacas help older residents connect at Vaasa care home #animalassistedtherapy #eldercare #vaasa

Llamas and alpacas help older residents connect at Vaasa care home #animalassistedtherapy #eldercare #vaasa
We went to Moody Oktoberfest to meet new neighbors — and found some old friends, too. 💛🐾
Among the hundreds who stopped by were UAB and Children's nurses who knew our Therapy Teams from hospital visits — and former patients who remembered their own visits.
🎟️ Tickets are $30 and include a drink ticket. Grab yours now and make plans to celebrate fall with your favorite drinking buddy, four-legged or otherwise!
Last Thursday at the James Rushton Early Learning Center, children brushed Poppy and Hasley, explored their Therapy Team cards, talked with their handlers, and settled in close — creating opportunities for communication, engagement, and connection. 💛🐾
A 12-hour shift can take a lot out of you. After spending time with Hand in Paw Therapy Dog Hasley, Sara shared these sweet photos with us.
"This really made my day!" Sara said. "After a long 12 hour shift, getting to see that precious Hasley was so sweet. Thank y’all!"