Design for Nature in Dementia Care
Jessica Kingsley Publishers · Paperback · September 15, 2007
Maintaining a connection to nature is increasingly recognised as an important component of caring for a person with dementia.
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- Who it’s for
- Explore activities and design ideas connecting people with dementia to indoor and outdoor nature.
- Themes
- Nature-based dementia care, Indoor and outdoor nature activities, Nature-informed care environments
- Genres
- Alzheimer's & Dementia, Caregiving, Landscaping
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Maintaining a connection to nature is increasingly recognised as an important component of caring for a person with dementia. Design for Nature in Dementia Care provides comprehensive examples of ways to connect to nature through indoor and outdoor activities. The author describes a wide range of activities that offer a connection to nature, such as caring for house plants and pets, gardening and cooking, practising handicrafts and domestic chores.
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He suggests practical ways to incorporate nature into indoor and outdoor environments and also into the design of buildings and landscapes. These suggestions are drawn from interdisciplinary research in environmental psychology, neurology, architecture, nursing and dementia care practice. This book is a practical resource for care providers and design professionals who want to use nature to improve the lives of people with dementia.
Nature in Dementia Care
Explore activities and design ideas connecting people with dementia to indoor and outdoor nature.
Come here for
- Activities connecting care with nature, indoors and outdoors
Expect
- Practical ideas for nature-conscious indoor and outdoor environments
Where it sits
| Alzheimer's & Dementia | 68% |
|---|---|
| Caregiving | 40% |
| Landscaping | 38% |
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Publisher categories
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Geriatric Nursing
- Aging & Gerontology
- Authors
- Garuth Chalfont
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Published
- September 15, 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Nature-based dementia care · Indoor and outdoor nature activities · Nature-informed care environments
- Reading lane
- Alzheimer's & Dementia