Deb Talks ‘Nature – It’s benefits for Seniors’

How can we improve the well-being of older adults through nature and outdoor spaces?

Sit down with us this month as Debbie details the many benefits of nature and outdoor based activities for older adults along with a number of ways to make better use of outdoor spaces and ensure greater use by all. 

‘A well-designed activity program and garden or courtyard can make a world of difference to all of us but especially to our residents in residential aged care.'

For more information on the discussed studies please see the links below:

Scientific Reports - Nature-based activities improve the well-being of older adults

Sia, A., Tam, W.W.S., Fogel, A. et al. Nature-based activities improve the well-being of older adults. Sci Rep 10, 18178 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-74828-w

Swedish National Institute of Public Health - The importance of elderly and disabled people being outside in green areas

Eriksson, K. The importance of elderly and disabled people being outside in green areas. European Urban Knowledge Network (2003).