Just looking at the picture of an alpaca will make you want to pet the adorable creature. So it comes as no surprise that the camel’s super fluffy cousin is being used for therapy in Germany, at Berlin’s Mana Wedell Tagespflege elderly care home.
A group of alpacas live in the home’s garden and are welcome to go inside for a visit.
Medical research shows that animal-assisted therapy can reduce anxiety, depression, fatigue and even pain. This is especially effective for people who live in long-term care facilities.
Therapy alpacas have been used in care facilities and hospitals around the world for years, and studies show they actually play a major role in making patients happier and healthier. More Video
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