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    The Value of a Gardening Service for the Frail Elderly and People With a Disability Living in the Community

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    Authors
    Same, A.
    Lee, E.
    McNamara, Beverley
    Rosenwax, L.
    Date
    2016
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Same, A. and Lee, E. and McNamara, B. and Rosenwax, L. 2016. The Value of a Gardening Service for the Frail Elderly and People With a Disability Living in the Community. Home Health Care Management & Practice. 28 (4): pp. 256-261.
    Source Title
    Home Health Care Management & Practice
    DOI
    10.1177/1084822316652575
    ISSN
    1084-8223
    School
    School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/11581
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Little is known about the significance of gardening services for frail elderly people. This study explored the value of a gardening service for frail older people and people with a disability living in the community. Using qualitative and quantitative data collected from pre-gardening (n = 38) and post-gardening service delivery interviews (n = 35) and the Housing Enabler, the value of a gardening service was examined. Findings suggest that the service had a positive impact on the independence and emotional well-being of frail aged people and younger people with a functional disability, with little impact on physical health. Results indicate that gardening services should be fundamental to planning for these populations to remain or return to living in the community.

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