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Research shows that just 15 minutes outdoors or engaging with nature is good for the health and well-being of people living with dementia.
It can improve sleep, communication skills, memory, mood and even slow the decline of the condition.
We understand that accessing these benefits is not always straight-forward. Here we have information you can trust based on research and 12 years of working directly with people with dementia, their friends and families.
The Benefits of Nature
For people with dementia, research shows that meaningful outdoor activity and connection with the natural environment can have a positive effect and can slow down the progression of the symptoms. Let’s look at how it does that.
What's stopping you?
When you live with dementia or support someone who does, it’s not always easy to access the wellbeing benefits of nature and the outdoors. Read more about some of the issues you may experience and how to overcome them.
Top tips
If you live with dementia, or support someone who does, take the time to connect to nature and the outdoors every day. Here’s some ideas.
Celebrating Our Amazing Challenge Event Fundraisers
This month, Team Dementia Adventure has been out in force, taking on incredible challenge events to support our work. From pounding the streets of London in the Big Half, to ...
Understanding Sundowning in Dementia
If you support someone living with dementia, you may have noticed that their behaviour changes as the day goes on. Many carers describe evenings as particularly challenging, with their loved ...
Dementia-Friendly Hobbies: Making the Most of the Summer
In this guest blog, Holly Dodd from The Writers Diary shares thoughtful ideas for dementia-friendly activities to enjoy during the summer months. When the sun is shining and the birds ...