
Design for Nature in Dementia Care.
Title:
Design for Nature in Dementia Care.
Author:
Chalfont, Garuth.
ISBN:
9781846426766
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (183 pages)
Series:
Bradford Dementia Group
Contents:
Front cover -- Design for Nature in Dementia Care -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Part 1 - Nature Indoors -- Chapter 1 Living with Nature -- Introduction -- Houseplants and cut flowers -- Animals and pets -- Chapter 2 Nature-based Activities -- Introduction -- Nature-based alternative therapies -- Horticulture -- Handicrafts -- Cooking -- Chapter 3 Ethical Issues Concerning Nature Indoors -- Introduction -- Ethical dilemmas -- Summary -- Part 2 - Nature Outdoors -- Chapter 4 The Natural World -- Introduction -- Looking out and watching -- Integrating indoors and outdoors -- Supporting wildlife -- Chapter 5 Activities Outdoors -- Introduction -- Going outside -- Taking a walk -- Sitting in the garden -- Gardening -- Domestic activities -- Taking a trip -- Chapter 6 Ethical Issues Concerning Nature Outdoors -- Introduction -- Ethical dilemmas -- Summary -- Chapter 7 Summary -- Introduction -- Design for nature in dementia care: seven key points -- Design for research -- Design for ecological substainability -- Conclusion -- Glossary -- Appendix 1 The Prosentia Hypothesis -- Appendix 2 Edible Plants -- Appendix 3 Poisonous plants -- Appendix 4 -- References -- Further Resources -- Subject Index -- Author Index.
Abstract:
This book provides comprehensive examples of ways to connect to nature through indoor and outdoor activities. The author describes activities that offer a connection to nature, such as caring for house plants and pets, gardening, cooking and handicrafts. He suggests practical ways to incorporate nature into indoor and outdoor environments.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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