Articles
DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY BASED HORTICULTURAL THERAPY PROGRAM
Article number
954_19
Pages
155 – 158
Language
English
Abstract
Many of the services taken for granted in urban areas are less available or unavailable in rural areas.
This can be particularly problematic for non-mobile populations, resulting in decreased socialization, feelings of isolation, and depression.
This can be particularly acute for individuals with special needs, such as physical, intellectual and/or emotional disabilities.
This paper outlines the challenges and successes of the development of a community-based project to provide an accessible garden through the combination of horticultural therapy and occupational therapy.
This can be particularly problematic for non-mobile populations, resulting in decreased socialization, feelings of isolation, and depression.
This can be particularly acute for individuals with special needs, such as physical, intellectual and/or emotional disabilities.
This paper outlines the challenges and successes of the development of a community-based project to provide an accessible garden through the combination of horticultural therapy and occupational therapy.
Authors
S.N. Goodyear, L. Chisholm, R. McCarthy
Keywords
supportive circle, accessible garden, occupational therapy, rural services
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