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Innovations in intergenerational programs for persons who are elderly — the role of horticultural therapy in a multidisciplinary approach
Author(s)	Georgia Abbott, Virginia Cochran, Alicia Ann Clair
Journal title	Activities, Adaptation & Aging, vol 22, nos 1/2, 1997
Pages	pp 27-37
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Gardening ; Therapy ; Adults ; Age groups [elderly] ; Retirement clinics ; Mental health [elderly] ; Multi disciplinary ; United States of America.
Annotation	Most intergenerational programmes combine young children with older people, but the benefits of intergenerational programming can be extended to include people of other ages. This article describes a programme at the Colmery-O'Neil Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Topeka, Kansas, for middle-aged and older patients in multi-disciplinary, therapeutic applications with the objective of treatment for all ages. In particular, it looks at the use of horticultural and recreation therapy for patients aged between 35 and 100, and the treatment's therapeutic goals: sensory stimulation; social interaction and integration; feelings of being essential members of a group; engagement with others in relationships; opportunities of self-esteem and self-worth; and positive, enjoyable experiences.
Accession Number	CPA-971020007 A
Classmark	HSG: LO: SD: BB: L6D: D: 3DM: 7T
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