Equine Assisted Senior Engagement- EASE

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

Summertime often brings trips to see grandchildren or a chance for a warm‑weather getaway. But for families affected by dementia, travel may require extra care and planning. Dementia expert Dr. Geri Hall offers practical guidance for managing trips and explains signs that overnight travel may no l...

06/08/2026

Last week our Foothills Memory Café visited The Sanctuary at Red Bell Run . It was great to socialize with all the rescues in such a special place. ❤️🫏

One of the goals of the memory cafés are to provide individuals living with memory challenges an opportunity to get out, connect, and socialize with both familiar faces and new friends. 💜🧠

Our next Foothills Memory Café will be July 10th from 2pm-3pm 📍The Landrum Library

06/05/2026

Leon is one of our biggest fans! We love support from both two-legged and four-legged creatures!
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06/05/2026

Please join us on June 10th at 10:00 AM for a special program called New Advances In Alzheimer's Treatments.

06/03/2026

🌿 Reminder: Foothills Memory Café is this Friday! 🌿

This month, we’re taking a special field trip and stepping outside our usual meeting space at the Landrum Library for an afternoon at Red Bell Run Sanctuary in Columbus, NC.

Join us at the farm at 2:00 PM for a guided tour of the sanctuary. Together, we’ll enjoy the peaceful surroundings, meet the animals, and share meaningful moments of connection and community. The tour will last approximately 1 to 1½ hours.

Whether you’re living with memory changes, caring for a loved one, or need a supportive community for your dementia journey, we would love to see you there.

📍 Red Bell Run Sanctuary – Columbus, NC
🕑 Friday at 2:00 PM

We look forward to spending this special afternoon with you!

05/31/2026

For our last EASE session this spring, we lent a helping hand to Therapeutic Riding of Tryon (TROT). We got busy cleaning and polishing tack for their program, which caters to both children and adults who have physical, developmental, and sometimes cognitive disabilities.
One always likes to have purpose, and sometimes those with dementia loose that. Giving back and helping others in our community is a focus we have at EASE. 💜🐎🧠🫶

05/26/2026

We’re back in the saddle again this Friday! 💜🐴

After last week’s weather cancellation, we’re looking forward to reconnecting for our final EASE spring session. We’re reminded that it’s not just about riding — it’s about trust, encouragement, teamwork, and the quiet confidence that grows through connection with the horses and each other.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the barn for one more meaningful morning together.

05/19/2026

There’s a quiet kind of magic in the connection between horses and people 💜🐴

A gentle nuzzle, soft eyes, and a moment of focus can spark conversation, memory, confidence, and calm in ways that are hard to explain — but beautiful to witness.

At EASE – Equine Assisted Senior Engagement, we see firsthand how these interactions encourage engagement, emotional connection, and joy for individuals living with early-stage dementia, MCI, and Parkinson’s. Sometimes the smallest moments leave the biggest impact.

We can’t wait for another meaningful session together this Friday! ✨

05/13/2026

Our first EASE spring session is underway 🌿🐎🧠

Moments like this remind us that growth doesn’t have to be loud to be meaningful. With steady guidance, gentle encouragement, and the presence of these incredible animals, participants are finding confidence, connection, and a sense of calm.

We create space for independence… while knowing support is always right there when it’s needed.

This is what EASE is all about. 💜