The Impact of Green Care Farms on Engagement for People with Dementia
Author Information
Author(s): Rosteius Katharina, Frissen Laura, de Boer Bram, Gabrio Andrea, Verbeek Hilde
Primary Institution: Maastricht University
Hypothesis
Does the care environment of Green Care Farms activate engagement in people with dementia?
Conclusion
Residents in Green Care Farms are more actively engaged in activities compared to those in regular care facilities.
Supporting Evidence
- Residents were actively engaged in an activity in 67.9% of the observations.
- Residents spent most of their time in inside common areas (54.0%).
- Active engagement was highest outside (87.1%).
- Communal areas outside of the ward had an engagement rate of 81.7%.
Takeaway
People with dementia are happier and more active when they are in a caring environment with nature and animals.
Methodology
Ecological Momentary Assessments were conducted with 152 participants from four Dutch Green Care Farms, along with cognitive and physical assessments.
Limitations
Further research is needed to identify specific environmental triggers for engagement.
Participant Demographics
Participants were residents from four Dutch Green Care Farms.
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