Horticulture and Its Application to the Institutionalized Elderly

Burgess, Charles W.

doi:10.1300/j016v14n03_05

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“…Other outcomes attributed to participation in HT programs for various groups of older adults include increased motivation and physical functioning, resulting in greater levels of independence and autonomy. In addition, HT programs have countered apathy by empowering older adults in institutional settings to self-initiate participation and engagement in activities (Burgess, 1990;Mooney & Milstein, 1994). Researchers have also noted the social benefits of gardening (Relf, 1981;Sarno & Chambers, 1997).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of Horticulture Therapy on Engagement and Affect

Gigliotti

Jarrott

2005

Can. J. Aging

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Devoir mettre en oeuvre des activités appropriées pour des personnes âgées atteintes de démence constitue une tâche difficile. La thérapie horticole (TH) permet de relever ce défi par l'utilisation de plantes afin de faciliter l'obtention de résultats globaux. À l'aide du modèle de l'évaluation du milieu, la présente étude cherche à analyser les réactions des participants des soins de jour pour adultes à l'égard de la TH par comparaison avec des activités traditionnelles.Des activités de TH ont été menées une fois par semaine pendant une demi-heure dans le cadre de quatre programmes différents de soins de jour pour adultes sur une période de neuf semaines. Des données d'observation ont été recueillies pendant la TH ainsi que pendant les activités traditionnelles des soins de jour pour adultes, au moyen d'une version modifiée de la technique DCM (Dementia Care Mapping). Les observateurs ont utilisé des codes pour consigner les principales réactions de chaque participant d'un point de vue comportemental et affectif.Les activités de TH ont suscité des niveaux plus élevés de participation productive, des conséquences positives ainsi que des niveaux moins élevés de non-engagement que les activités traditionnelles des soins de jour pour adultes. Par conséquent, la TH offre au personnel soignant des personnes atteintes de démence une activité de rechange valable qui est bien accueillie par les clients et qui intègre toutes les personnes intéressées, quelles que soient leurs limitations cognitives. ABSTRACTImplementing generationally appropriate activities for persons with dementia is a challenging task. Horticulture therapy (HT) addresses this challenge through the use of plants to facilitate holistic outcomes. Utilizing the model of environmental press, the current study sought to analyse adult day service (ADS) participants' responses to HT as compared to traditional activities.HT activities were conducted once a week for a half an hour at four different ADS programs over the course of 9 weeks. Observational data were collected during HT and traditional ADS activities using a modified dementia care mapping (DCM) technique. Observers coded predominant behavioural and affectual responses for each participant.HT activities facilitated higher levels of productive engagement and positive affect and lower levels of non-engagement than did traditional ADS activities. Therefore, HT offers dementia-care staff a viable activity alternative that is well received by clients and inclusive of all interested persons, despite cognitive limitations.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of Horticulture Therapy on Engagement and Affect

Gigliotti

Jarrott

2005

Can. J. Aging

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“…Horticultural and related activities represent the most commonly identified outdoor leisure activity or hobby of older adults (Burgess, 1990;Hill and Relf, 1983;Relf, 1994). For many seniors, horticulture represents a continuity of habits and interests developed earlier in life.…”

Section: Horticultural Therapymentioning

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An Observational Assessment of a Dementia-specific Horticultural Therapy Program

Jarrott¹,

Kwack²,

Relf³

2002

horttech

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Horticultural therapy (HT) is used across the lifespan with individuals with a wide range of physical, social, and cognitive abilities. Older adults make up a large group of participants in horticultural activities. As the population of older adults grows, more adults face the risk of experiencing a dementing illness. Many families turn to institutional care programs, such as nursing homes and adult day service (ADS) programs, for assistance with the care of their relative with dementia. HT may be an appropriate activity to incorporate into dementia care activity programs, but formal evaluations of such programs are limited. The current study evaluated a 10-week HT program conducted with adults with dementia at an ADS program. Observations indicated that participants engaged in the horticultural activities for greater periods of time than the nonhorticultural activities. Participant affect during the horticultural and nonhorticultural activities was comparable. HT is appropriate for dementia care programs serving adults with a wide range of cognitive, physical, and social needs, and it should be considered as a viable alternative to more typical dementia care program activities.

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“…When planning activities, emphasis should be placed on familiarity with the elements used in the activities to provide comfort and ease of use (Burgess, 1990). Activities should use familiar materials and tasks and focus on over-learned skills rather than introducing novel elements.…”

Section: Memory Lossmentioning

confidence: 99%