Is gardening a stimulating activity for people with advanced Huntington's disease?

Spring, Josephine A.; Viera, Marc; Bowen, Ceri; Marsh, Nicola

doi:10.1177/1471301213486661

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“…Programs that provide active meaningful participation, 114,122,143,144 horticulture, [145][146][147] volunteering, [148][149][150] supported workplaces, 151,152 and creative expression programs 153 warrant further study to clarify the design and delivery attributes that are most effective for people with YOD. Recent evidence on supported workplaces for people with dementia indicated positive impacts on self-esteem and life satisfaction and when combined with reflective therapies helped to bring about action and change within the individual.…”

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Younger Onset Dementia

Sansoni

Duncan

Grootemaat

et al. 2016

Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen

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This literature review focused on the experience, care, and service requirements of people with younger onset dementia. Systematic searches of 10 relevant bibliographic databases and a rigorous examination of the literature from nonacademic sources were undertaken. Searches identified 304 articles assessed for relevance and level of evidence, of which 74% were academic literature. The review identified the need for (1) more timely and accurate diagnosis and increased support immediately following diagnosis; (2) more individually tailored services addressing life cycle issues; (3) examination of the service needs of those living alone; (4) more systematic evaluation of services and programs; (5) further examination of service utilization, costs of illness, and cost effectiveness; and (6) current Australian clinical surveys to estimate prevalence, incidence, and survival rates. Although previous research has identified important service issues, there is a need for further studies with stronger research designs and consideration of the control of potentially confounding factors.

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Younger Onset Dementia

Sansoni

Duncan

Grootemaat

et al. 2016

Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen

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“…Active engagement with the outdoors through activities such as horticultural therapy, defined by Simson and Strauss (2008, p. xxiii) as ‘a treatment modality that uses plants and plant products to improve the social, cognitive, physical, psychological, and general health and well-being of its participants’, has demonstrated significant benefits across a broad spectrum of medical conditions (Spring, Viera, Bowen, & Marsh, 2014; Verra et al., 2012), in addition to promoting psychological well-being (Eriksson, Westerberg, & Jonsson, 2011) and encouraging social integration (Smith & Parpia, 2014).…”

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‘The nourishing soil of the soul’: The role of horticultural therapy in promoting well-being in community-dwelling people with dementia

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Two-thirds of people with dementia reside in their own homes; however, support for community-dwelling people with dementia to continue to participate in everyday activities is often lacking, resulting in feelings of depression and isolation among people living with the condition. Engagement in outdoor activities such as gardening can potentially counteract these negative experiences by enabling people with dementia to interact with nature, helping to improve their physical and psychological well-being. Additionally, the collaborative nature of community gardening may encourage the development of a sense of community, thereby enhancing social integration. Despite increasing evidence supporting its therapeutic value for people with dementia in residential care, the benefits of horticultural therapy have yet to be transposed into a community setting. This paper will examine the theoretical support for the application of horticultural therapy in dementia care, before exploring the potential of horticultural therapy as a means of facilitating improved physical and psychological well-being and social integration for people living with dementia within the community.

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“…There is some evidence that being in a garden or viewing a garden could be beneficial for persons with advanced dementia. A qualitative study reported that adapted gardening was a constructive outdoor activity for persons with advanced Huntington’s disease [45], which promoted social interaction and physical activity. Some staff used the garden for therapy and visitors used the garden to meet with the residents socially.…”

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Review of Programs for Persons Facing Death with Dementia

Volicer

2019

Healthcare

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Background: Persons with advanced dementia cannot initiate activities because of the executive dysfunction. The lack of activities was identified as one of the most important factors contributing to behavioral problems of these persons. The unmet needs were boredom/sensory deprivation, loneliness/need for social interaction, and need for meaningful activities. There is a need for activities designed specifically for residents with advanced dementia. Objective: A description of patient’s needs and of programs that intend to maintain quality of life for people with dementia and facing death. Data sources: A literature review of programs used for persons with advanced dementia and residing in long-term facilities, using the PubMed data base and collateral sources. Results: Since palliative care is appropriate for persons with advanced dementia, attention has to be paid to three following important aspects of care: Medical issues, behavioral symptoms, and meaningful activities. Medical interventions should be limited to those which have more benefits than burdens, behavioral symptoms should be distinguished according to the context in which they occur, and treated by non-pharmacological interventions that involve meaningful activities. This review describes four programs that may promote the quality of life in persons with advanced dementia and facing death. They are designed for persons with advanced dementia, taking into account their functional impairments. Most of these programs involve short infrequent sessions. In contrast, Namaste Care is a daily extended program of enhanced nursing care that can provide quality of life until the last breath. Conclusions: It is possible to maintain quality life for people with advanced dementia if a special program of activities is available.

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Is gardening a stimulating activity for people with advanced Huntington's disease?

Cited by 7 publications

References 29 publications

Younger Onset Dementia

Younger Onset Dementia

‘The nourishing soil of the soul’: The role of horticultural therapy in promoting well-being in community-dwelling people with dementia

Review of Programs for Persons Facing Death with Dementia

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