Design for Nature in Dementia Care

Posted on 20082008 by Garuth Chalfont

Author : Garuth Chalfont

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Release : 2008

ISBN-13 : 1843105713

Page : 181 pages

Rating : 4.5/5 from 713 voters

Adopts a holistic and person-centred approach to caring for dementia sufferers by considering their emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being. Provides comprehensive examples of the wide range of ways a person can connect to nature through indoor and outdoor activities, elements and environments.

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