Principles




Place is a space made meaningful through relationship.

Nature is therapeutic for which the garden is a healing tool.
People with dementia can use nature as a tool to communicate.
A care environment is one which facilitates relationships.
A person's level of cognition is no measure of their subjective well-being.

Dementia enables "Prosentia"- the increased ability to sense, feel and express emotion and affection.
"Edge space" affords sensory stimulation and the potential for social interaction.

Real life is the activity.
Fresh air is a human right.
So is going outside.


Further reading...

Why nature is important for older people and people with dementia. (pdf)

Key factors involved in connecting a person with dementia to nature. (pdf)

Architecture, Nature and Care. (pdf)

Prosentia Hypothesis. (pdf)

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