It's a walk in the park: exploring the benefits of green exercise and open spaces for people living with dementia

Abstract

This article explores the benefits of green exercise and open spaces for people living with dementia. These benefits are set within the existing general evidence base concerning well‐being and connection with nature. The scale of the social, economic and demographic challenges are outlined to enable potential opportunities to be identified. The benefits of green exercise, contact and connection with nature and open spaces for people with dementia and the current research gaps are identified. A case study of Dementia Adventure is highlighted, as are implications for practice.

Citation

Mapes, N. (2010), "It's a walk in the park: exploring the benefits of green exercise and open spaces for people living with dementia", Working with Older People, Vol. 14 No. 4, pp. 25-31. https://doi.org/10.5042/wwop.2010.0680