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ISSUE NO.11 WINTER 2023 | WEST KENT NEWS
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ROYAL MASONIC
BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION:
Chislehurst care home
receives surprise visit from
Rocky the donkey
Residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Prince
George Duke of Kent Court in Chislehurst, Kent
were delighted recently when Rocky the donkey
came to visit.
Rocky was led by handler Caroline Edmonds
from Second Chance, a sanctuary based in
Somerset, all around the Home so that residents
could pet and stroke him. They even stopped off
at some residents9 rooms so that they could be
introduced.
The benefits of spending time with animals for
older people are immense. Research has shown
that having something to pet or touch can result
in lower blood pressure, better heart rate and
reduced stress. Animals can provide emotional
stability during stressful situations, helping to
reduce anxiety and depression.
The visit also proved to be wonderful for
residents with dementia at Prince George Duke
of Kent Court, as it helped to spark conversation
and reminiscence.
Diane
Connor,
the
Home9s
Activities
Coordinator, said: