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Is gardening a stimulating activity for people with advanced Huntington’s disease?

Authors

Spring, J. A., Viera, M., Bowen, C., Marsh, N.

Journal

Dementia (London), Volume: 13, No.: 6, Pages.: 819-33

Year of Publication

2014

Abstract

This study evaluated adapted gardening as an activity for people with advanced Huntington’s disease (HD) and explored its therapeutic aspects. Visitors and staff completed a questionnaire and participated in structured interviews to capture further information, whereas a pictorial questionnaire was designed for residents with communication difficulties. Staff reported that gardening was a constructive, outdoor activity that promoted social interaction, physical activity including functional movement and posed cognitive challenges. Half the staff thought the activity was problem free and a third used the garden for therapy. Visitors used the garden to meet with residents socially. Despite their disabilities, HD clients enjoyed growing flourishing flowers and vegetables, labelling plants, being outside in the sun and the quiet of the garden. The garden is valued by all three groups. The study demonstrates the adapted method of gardening is a stimulating and enjoyable activity for people with advanced HD.

Bibtex Citation

@article{Spring_2013, doi = {10.1177/1471301213486661}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1471301213486661}, year = 2013, month = {may}, publisher = {{SAGE} Publications}, volume = {13}, number = {6}, pages = {819--833}, author = {J. A. Spring and M. Viera and C. Bowen and N. Marsh}, title = {Is gardening a stimulating activity for people with advanced Huntington{textquotesingle}s disease?}, journal = {Dementia} }

Keywords

gardening, gardens, humans, huntington disease, interpersonal relations, methods, therapy

Countries of Study

UK

Types of Dementia

Huntingtons

Types of Study

Cohort Study

Type of Outcomes

Satisfaction with care/services

Settings

Nursing Homes

Type of Interventions

Non-pharmacological Treatment

Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions

Other