Using urban woodlands and forests as places for improving the mental well-being of people with dementia

Cook, Mandy

doi:10.1080/02614367.2019.1595091

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“…Three papers in the collection focus in different ways on population groups who represent unheard voices in wellbeing research, and illustrate the diversity and complexity of the relationships between identity, leisure practices and wellbeing; issues we have argued above are central to understanding the leisure-wellbeing nexus. Cook (2019) presents a case study of the role of urban woodlands and forests in enhancing wellbeing in people living with dementia. Based in Scotland (UK), the small-scale interview study illustrates the potential for active use of woodlands and forest settings in the implementation of meaningful activity serving to create feelings of selfworth, autonomy and positive identity through sensory experiences in nature.…”

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Leisure and wellbeing

2020

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2020

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“…For example, recent studies have found that green space as a built environmental factor reduces dementia and its associated diseases (de Keijzer et al, 2016;White et al, 2018;Wu et al, 2015). Some studies have also documented the adverse impacts of socioeconomic and racial problems on these diseases (Cadar et al, 2018;Chiao et al, 2014;Cook, 2019;Van De Vorst et al, 2016;Yaffe et al, 2013), and other studies have found that long-term air pollution (e.g. tra c-related air pollution) can negatively in uence cognitive function (Chen et al, 2017a;Chen et al, 2017b;Lee et al, 2019;Hamid et al, 2010;Oudin et al, 2015;Power et al, 2010;Shin et al, 2018;Zhang et al, 2018).…”

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The associations between social, built and geophysical environment and age-specific dementia mortality among older adults in a high-density Asian city

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Chan

et al. 2020

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Background: Although socio-environmental factors which may affect dementia have widely been studied, the mortality of dementia and socio-environmental relationships among older adults have seldom been discussed.Method: A retrospective, observational study based on territory-wide register-based data was conducted to evaluate the relationships of four individual-level social measures, two community-level social measures, six short-term (temporally varying) environmental measures, and four long-term (spatially varying) environmental measures with dementia mortality among older adults in a high-density Asian city (Hong Kong), for the following decedents: 1) all deaths: age >=65, 2) “old-old”: age >= 85, 3) “mid-old”: aged 75 - 84, and 4) “young-old”: aged 65 – 74.Results: This study identified 5438 deaths (3771 old-old; 1439 mid-old; 228 young-old) from dementia out of 228,600 all-cause deaths among older adults in Hong Kong between 2007 and 2014. Generally, regional air pollution, being unmarried or female, older age, and daily O3 were associated with higher dementia mortality, while more urban compactness and greenness were linked to lower dementia mortality among older adults. Specifically, being unmarried and the age effect were associated with higher dementia mortality among the “old-old”, “mid-old” and “young-old”. Regional air pollution was linked to increased dementia mortality, while urban compactness and greenness were associated with lower dementia mortality among the “old-old” and “mid-old”. Higher daily O3 had higher dementia mortality, while districts with a greater percentage of residents whose native language is not Cantonese were linked to lower dementia mortality among the “old-old”. Economic inactivity was associated with increased dementia mortality among the “young-old”. Gender effect varied by age.Conclusion: The difference in strengths of association of various factors with dementia mortality among different age groups implies the need for a comprehensive framework for community health planning. In particular, strategies for air quality control, usage of greenspace and social space, and activity engagement to reduce vulnerability at all ages are warranted.

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“…Several of these innovations include nature-based activities and services since these have been associated with improved health and wellbeing of people with dementia. [3][4][5][6][7][8][9] Examples of nature-based activities and services for people with dementia include sensory gardens, horticultural therapy, the use of natural elements (eg, plants) in institutional settings, and local green spaces (eg, forests). Different interrelated pathways have been suggested by which nature is assumed to positively affect health and wellbeing.…”

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“…10,11 For people with dementia, contact with nature and spending time in a natural environment have been associated with feelings of self-worth, a sense of autonomy, and identity, reduction of agitation and the incidence of falls, and improved mood, quality of life, and sleep. [6][7][8][9] In the Netherlands and Norway, the changed approach to dementia care has resulted in the implementation of an innovative nature-based care concept called "care farming." Care farms are farms that combine agricultural activities with care and support services for a variety of client groups, including people with mental health problems, troubled youth, and people with dementia.…”

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<p>Care Farming for People with Dementia; What Can Healthcare Leaders Learn from This Innovative Care Concept?</p>

Bruin

Pedersen

Eriksen

et al. 2020

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There is growing recognition that traditional dementia care models fall short for people with dementia and their family caregivers. This has led to a call for new dementia care approaches. In response to this call, innovations in long-term dementia care are taking place both in the community and in residential care. One of these innovations is the care concept called "care farming." Care farms are farms that combine agricultural activities with care and support services for a variety of client groups, including people with dementia. Although the concept is being implemented in an increasing number of countries, the Netherlands and Norway are still front-runners in providing and researching this innovative dementia care approach. Over the last couple of years, several research projects have been carried out in these countries addressing a wide range of issues related to dementia care provision at care farms and using a wide range of research methods. This paper synthesizes the knowledge that has been generated in these research projects. By sharing the knowledge obtained in the Netherlands and Norway, we hope to inspire leaders in healthcare undertaking similar efforts to innovate care for the increasing number of people with dementia. By providing starting-points for future research, we additionally hope to contribute to a research agenda to further advance the field.

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Using urban woodlands and forests as places for improving the mental well-being of people with dementia

Cited by 25 publications

References 38 publications

Leisure and wellbeing

Leisure and wellbeing

The associations between social, built and geophysical environment and age-specific dementia mortality among older adults in a high-density Asian city

<p>Care Farming for People with Dementia; What Can Healthcare Leaders Learn from This Innovative Care Concept?</p>

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