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| Going outside is essential for health and well-being |
| Author(s) | Annie Pollock |
| Journal title | Journal of Dementia Care, vol 20, no 3, May/June 2012 |
| Publisher | Hawker Publications, May/June 2012 |
| Pages | pp 34-37 (Research Focus) |
| Source | http://www.careinfo.org/ |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Outdoor life ; Physical environment ; Health [elderly] ; Well being ; Literature reviews. |
| Annotation | In the first of two articles, the author reviews the evidence that tells us why being outside - essential for everyone's health and well-being - has particular benefits for people with dementia. The article draws attention to recent studies on the benefits of being outside: vitamin D from sunlight to maintain bone and muscle strength; physical exercise; reduced risk of depression; reduction in cognitive decline; independence and sense of freedom; prevention of seasonal affective disorder; help with circadian rhythms and improved sleep patterns; improved appetite; and reduced incontinence. The benefits of a view from a building to the outside, and reduction in the need for drugs are also highlighted. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-130308246 A |
| Classmark | EA: HS: R: CC: D:F:5HH: 64A |
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