Eddie the lovely Labrador visited the residents of the nursing home.

Eddie works for both schools and as part of the Irish Guide dogs for the blind.

He was so friendly and our residents and staff just loved him.

Dog therapy is hugely beneficial to elderly people and the benefits include:

" Improved social skills.
" Reduced risk of depression.
" Lessened levels of anxiety.
" Reduced feelings of loneliness.
" An increased ability to show gentleness and caring.