| Author | : Susan Rodiek |
| File Size | : 50,7 Mb |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 11 September 2006 |
| ISBN | : 9781136748523 |
| Pages | : 294 pages |
The Role of the Outdoors in Residential Environments for Aging by Susan Rodiek Book PDF Summary
Presents new insights on the positive role nature and the outdoors can play in the lives of older adults, whether they live in the community, in an assisted-living environment, or in a skilled nursing facility. Current research suggests that increased contact and activity levels with the outdoors can be an important therapeutic resource for the elderly, with significant mental and physical health benefits. This unique book examines how to make the most of outdoor spaces in residential setting, exploring attitudes and patterns of use, the effect of plants, the physical environment, and health-related outcomes from contact with nature and enhanced physical activity.