Transforming the quality of life for people with dementia through contact with the natural world :: fresh air on my face /

Those suffering from dementia often live in care homes and spend much of their time indoors with little provision for them to enjoy one of life's fundamental pleasures and necessities, the restorative energy of natural light and nature. This important book sets out the argument for helping deme...

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Weitere Verfasser: Gilliard, Jane, Marshall, Mary, 1945 June 13-
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012.
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Zusammenfassung:Those suffering from dementia often live in care homes and spend much of their time indoors with little provision for them to enjoy one of life's fundamental pleasures and necessities, the restorative energy of natural light and nature. This important book sets out the argument for helping dementia patients get the most out of the great outdoors and gives a voice to dementia patients who have felt the benefit of getting closer to nature. It explores different ways dementia patients can experience and interact with nature through pursuits such as farming, gardening and walking and includes a ch.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (160 pages :)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9780857005441
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