About Dementia Gardens
Evidence meets Intuition
Dementia Gardens Description
We understand the unique needs of care homes, and are passionate about creating gardens that make a real difference to the lives of all those who use them. Call us today to find out how you can get more from your garden.
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Study background: Green, natural environments may ameliorate adverse environmental exposures (e.g., air pollution, noise, and extreme heat), increase physical activity and social engagement, and lower stress.
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We are now members of the Dementia Action Alliance and have committed to a bold and ambitious action plan which you can view by clicking the link below - http://www.dementiaaction.org.uk/memb…/ 5986-dementia_gardens
A group of campaigners met to discuss lobbying Mid Devon District Council to get the site behind the town hall earmarked as a dementia friendly garden.
"The most successful have been the contractor or garden designer who gets to know the residents..."
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Report author David Buck, senior fellow at the King’s Fund, said: “A wealth of evidence links gardens and gardening with a wide range of health outcomes. We need to build on this and get it translated into policy and practice.”
"(The garden) is not restricted to people just with dementia because it’s important that they mix with other people" - Dr Barmby on the intergenerational focus of the project.