- We've all been cooped up due to COVID-19 especially our seniors.
- Out in Wisconsin some chickens came out of the hen house for a non-traditional therapy session. Residents at the Terova Senior Living center LOVED it!
- "I’m impressed," said one resident named Norma. "Just holding him, I feel good."
- "Felt funny, and I was thinking of my kids how they would laugh at me," said Susie Fono. "They’d get a royal kick out of this."
- Experts say chickens offer therapeutic benefits, especially for those dealing with anxiety, depression or dementia. Many elderly residents were isolated during the pandemic and have had very little human touch.
- Because of the positive response from residents, officials at Terova Senior Living plan to continue chicken therapy on a regular basis.
Melissa Forman in the MorningFull Bio