Gardening With Purpose!
Eldergrow offers residents with Alzheimer’s and other dementias a connection to nature that supports meaningful engagement through evidence-based therapeutic horticulture classes. The setting around a sensory garden supports meaningful and sensory interaction. Recent studies show impressive benefits from this therapy.
Therapeutic Horticulture Benefits
- Improves motor skills
- Reduces risk factors for dementia
- Elevates mood
- Improves sleep
- Reduces falls
- Reduces agitation
- Improves self-esteem
- Acts as an antidepressant
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Reduces risk factors for dementia by 36%
Reduces risk factors for dementia by 36%
Therapeutic Gardening with Eldergrow
77,810 residents in senior living communities impacted
2023
98% of residents fully or partially met therapeutic goals
93% improved or maintained a positive emotional state
Benefits of Eldergrow for your community
SHOWPIECE
Eldergrow’s gardens make a beautiful eye-catching showpiece during tours.
REDIRECT
Staff can use the Eldergrow gardens as a redirect tool when working with residents.
HARVEST
Harvest straight from the garden for events and family dinners.
FOCAL POINT
The gardens can be used as a focal point for family visits.