Biography:
Madeline Alford studied Psychology at CESPU Gandra, Portugal, and graduated with a Master's in 2024. She then developed a specialized protocol in Equine-Assisted Therapy for dementia patients, incorporating it into French memory workshops. Madeline completed her internship with Dr. Pauline Maki at the University of Illinois Chicago, focusing on sleep, menopause, and cognition, particularly the links to Alzheimer’s Disease. She also holds a diploma in Animal-Assisted Therapy from the School of Medicine at Clermont-Ferrand.
Title : Exploring neurocognitive stimulation in dementia through equine-assisted therapy: A RCT