Articles
HORTICULTURE THERAPY AND SENIORS: A MANUAL FOR RECREATIONAL THERAPISTS AND MASTER GARDENERS
Article number
639_18
Pages
151 – 158
Language
English
Abstract
Based on two years of research involving a population of older adults with dementia attending an adult day service (ADS) program, the authors developed a handbook, Horticultural Therapy and Seniors Using Herbs: A Manual for Recreational Therapists and Master Gardeners. Fifty activities, specifically designed for use with dementia-care clients, are presented in a format designed for Master Gardener volunteers and Recreational Therapists working in dementia care units.
In addition to materials needed, step-by-step directions, and client to staff ratio recommendations, the handbook includes unique additions including directions for modifying activities to accommodate varying ability levels, suggestions for facilitating reminiscence, and potential challenges and solutions for each activity.
In addition to materials needed, step-by-step directions, and client to staff ratio recommendations, the handbook includes unique additions including directions for modifying activities to accommodate varying ability levels, suggestions for facilitating reminiscence, and potential challenges and solutions for each activity.
Authors
C. Gigliotti, S.E. Jarrott, B. Gaines, C. Cook, P. Pecora, M. Predny, D. Relf
Keywords
older adults, activities, dementia-care, Alzheimer¿s Disease, care giving
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