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| How woodlands and forests enhance mental well-being | | Author(s) | Mandy Cook |
| Journal title | Journal of Dementia Care, vol 24, no 3, May/June 2016 |
| Publisher | Hawker Publications, May/June 2016 |
| Pages | pp 20-23 |
| Source | www.hawkerpublications.com |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Early ; Physical environment ; Urban areas ; Quality of life ; Well being ; Pilot ; Scotland. |
| Annotation | Woods and forests can enhance the psychological well-being with early stage dementia. This article draws on the author's PhD research study at the University of Dundee, 'Forests as places of mental wellbeing: the meaning and use of urban forests by people with early-stage dementia'. The author reports on initial findings from a pilot programme of activities including woodland walks, tree planting, nature photography, fire lighting and woodland cookery. Data were collected through observing the activities and interviewing the people with dementia, carers and staff at the end of the 10-week programme. The findings illustrate the benefits from taking part in woodland activities, for both people with dementia and their carers. The research aims to inform forestry management approaches that are key to achieving Forestry Commission Scotland's and the Scottish Government agenda of improved mental well-being and social inclusion. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-160520201 A |
| Classmark | EA: 4J: R: RK: F:59: D:F:5HH: 4UC: 9A |
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