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| A horticultural therapy program for individuals with acquired aphasia | | Author(s) | Martha Taylor Sarno, Nancy Chambers |
| Journal title | Activities, Adaptation & Aging, vol 22, nos 1/2, 1997 |
| Pages | pp 81-91 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Aphasia ; Gardening ; Therapy ; Rehabilitation ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | A horticultural therapy programme designed for individuals with acquired aphasia, a communication impairment characterised by difficulty in speaking and understanding speech, is described, in which 19 patients ranging in age from 49 to 90 (mean 73.9) participated. The programme consisted of structured activities designed to provide a well-rounded introduction to plant care as a leisure or vocational activity. More than half reported that they began to care for plants acquired in the project at home. Some participants became volunteers in the greenhouse. Those who participated were observed to increase their verbal behaviour and social interaction, and their family members reported a noticeable increase in patient gratification. |
| Accession Number | CPA-971020010 A |
| Classmark | EFA: HSG: LO: LM: 7T |
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