The whispers about circuit-breaker lockdowns were unable to put a damper on spirits at Ararat's aged care homes, with residents keeping active in fun, COVID-safe activities before the lockdown was implemented.
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East Grampians Health Service treated residents from its Lowe Street aged care facility to fresh hair-dos and a bus trip.
Other activities the residents participate in is pet therapy.
Poodle, Georgie visits the residents as part of an day-long session where residents could interact and relax in Georgie's company.
Research shows the bond between human and dog to be so strong that sitting with a poodle can reduce stress and trigger the release of feel-good chemicals in the brain.
On Thursday, residents of Garden View Court had a day on the town and were taken out for some much needed leg-stretching.
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