— Transforming the Quality of Life for People with Dementia through Contact with the Natural World

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Those suffering from dementia often live in care homes and spend much of their time indoors with little provision for them to enjoy one of life's fundamental pleasures and necessities, the restorative energy of natural light and nature. This important book sets out the argument for helping dementia patients get the most out of the great outdoors and gives a voice to dementia patients who have felt the benefit of getting closer to nature. It explores different ways dementia patients can experience and interact with nature through pursuits such as farming, gardening and walking and includes a chapter on the therapeutic effects of activities with animals. The book has inspiring tales of projects and initiatives from around the world that have revolutionised dementia patient care and made a real difference to patients' quality of life. This book will be an encouraging guide for relatives, carers and professionals who want to help those with dementia to experience nature fully and enjoy it's many accompanying benefits.