Design for nature in dementia care

Maintaining a connection to nature is increasingly recognised as an important component of caring for a person with dementia. The benefits of connecting the subjective experience of dementia sufferers with their physical environment include sensory stimulation and enhanced cognitive, psychological a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Chalfont, Garuth (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2008.
Edición:1st ed
Colección:Bradford Dementia Group Good Practice Guides
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Sumario:Maintaining a connection to nature is increasingly recognised as an important component of caring for a person with dementia. The benefits of connecting the subjective experience of dementia sufferers with their physical environment include sensory stimulation and enhanced cognitive, psychological and physical well-being, as well as improved behaviour management. Design for Nature in Dementia Care adopts a holistic and person-centred approach to caring for dementia sufferers by considering their emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being. The book provides comprehensive examples of the
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (183 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9781281143303
9786611143305
9781846426766