Access to Nature for Older Adults

How can nature benefit seniors?  In spite of widespread interest and known health benefits, many residents at senior communities spend very little time outdoors. Although weather plays a role, the way the outdoor areas are planned and furnished may be the reason why outdoor areas are not used more – often because of small design details.  You might be surprised at how easy it is to improve existing outdoor areas, or to develop new spaces that will attract residents to spend more time outdoors.

This award-winning program is based on interviews and surveys with nearly 2,000 senior adults and staff members.  Presented in a user-friendly format, these short videos work together to help you create usable outdoor areas for a wide range of senior housing and facility types.
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