Erfaring med natur aktiverer minner og gir gode opplevelser for eldre på sykehjem

Abstract

Nursing home residents are dissatisfied with a sedentary life indoors and reach out more to others socially when they are outdoors. Nevertheless, they have little contact with nature and the outdoor environment.

“Human Flourishing with Dignity”: A Meta-Ethnography of the Meaning of Gardens for Elderly in Nursing Homes and Residential Care Settings

“…The garden became an arena for making friends and experiencing togetherness, in addition to creating joyful and inclusive social communities ( Dahlkvist et al, 2020 ; Johansen & Gonzalez, 2018 ; Lo et al, 2019 ; Raske, 2010 ; Reynolds, 2016 ; Tsai et al, 2020 ). The interaction between the residents in the garden occurred spontaneously ( Johansen & Gonzalez, 2018 ) or was organized by the nurses ( Reynolds, 2016 ), and this interaction developed social relationships ( Tsai et al, 2020 ) and awareness. Notably, a 69-year-old resident stated, “He picks a bag of cherry tomatoes for me to eat” ( Raske, 2010 , p. 343).…”

“…Gaining friends and engaging in conversations resulted in socialization, but in a joyful and meaningful way, while working together provided happiness ( Lo et al, 2019 ; Tsai et al, 2020 ) and prevented loneliness ( Dahlkvist et al, 2020 ). When outdoors, the residents were talking ( Johansen & Gonzalez, 2018 ), viewing ( Lo et al, 2019 ), and sharing meals ( Dahlkvist et al, 2020 ) and flowers with each other ( Tsai et al, 2020 ) in an inclusive way.…”

“…It takes me back to my childhood and prior gardening” ( Raske, 2010 , p. 344). The course of nature became a depiction of their life course: “It was green and lush with flowers, but when autumn comes, they wither one by one (said in a sad tone of voice)” ( Johansen & Gonzalez, 2018 , p. 10). The presence of nature created an affinity for plants, and residents were engaged in plant life processes during the seasons ( Reynolds, 2016 ).…”

“…Sensory and esthetic impressions, both outdoors and from the inside ( Dahlkvist et al, 2020 ; Johansen & Gonzalez, 2018 ; Lo et al, 2019 ; Raske, 2010 ; Reynolds, 2016 ; Tsai et al, 2020 ), were greatly appreciated by the residents, and one of them said, “It is good, just watching it grow, seeing it alive and changing every day, is truly amazing” ( Lo et al, 2019 , p. 1233). The residents cherished watching the roads and seeing children play ( Dahlkvist et al, 2020 ), and became fascinated with the fragrance of flowers and the sounds of butterflies and hummingbirds ( Dahlkvist et al, 2020 ; Lo et al, 2019 ; Raske, 2010 ; Reynolds, 2016 ).…”

“…The residents cherished watching the roads and seeing children play ( Dahlkvist et al, 2020 ), and became fascinated with the fragrance of flowers and the sounds of butterflies and hummingbirds ( Dahlkvist et al, 2020 ; Lo et al, 2019 ; Raske, 2010 ; Reynolds, 2016 ). Further, they were reported to be captivated by the pretty colors and shapes of the plants and trees ( Johansen & Gonzalez, 2018 ; Lo et al, 2019 ; Raske, 2010 ). The beauty of nature nourished the resident’s senses, such as through the smell of the lilacs ( Dahlkvist et al, 2020 ) or the chirping of the birds and tasting of fresh tomatoes ( Raske, 2010 ).…”