Eleven-year-old Jorja Bolla wanted to cheer up older adults isolated in nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic. She knew her little pony Peanut would do the trick.
And when she thought of who makes her smile when she feels lonely, she knew her little pony Peanut would have to pay them a visit while they are isolated during the coronavirus pandemic."We brushed him and braided his hair with some colored pipe cleaners," Jorja told CNN."And we put on a unicorn horn but he shook that off!"Jorja and her 8-year-old sister Journee led Peanut up to the windows of the nursing homes.
"They really wanted more than anything to pet him." Jorja told CNN."I am hoping I can have them do more with him soon. He was a little cranky but after a while he got used to it and liked it."Jorja is developing a program for the residents to be able spend more time with Peanut. There will be grooming, petting and plenty of treats to feed him.A helping hand for older adultsJorja is already well known at the nursing homes.
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