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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.
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 ...
The Power of Community: Why Inclusion Matters in Dementia Support
Caring for someone with dementia can feel isolating — but strong communities and small acts of inclusion can make a world of difference. Here’s why they matter, and how we ...
“It’s Like We Had Dad Back” – A Family’s First Holiday Together
For one South-East Asian family, the idea of a family holiday had always felt out of reach. With four children ranging from young to teenage years, and a father ...